“Sesame Tofu” is not a traditional Japanese dish. I have never had “Sesame Tofu” in Japan. When I had “Sesame Tofu” at a Chinese restaurant in the U.S., I was amazed at how delicious it was! So I tried to cook it myself.
This sesame tofu recipe is perfect! It is not too sweet and not too greasy, so it is in keeping with my dishes. It is a gluten-free and vegan dish! Delicious!! In addition, tofu has a lot of nutrition. As you know, tofu is high in great protein so it is often used as a meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians. Also tofu itself is low calorie (33 kcal / 2 oz.) so it is good food for people who care about their diet.
In this recipe 7 ounces (1/2 pack) of tofu can serve 2 people. You may think it is too small an amount compared to many Chinese restaurants in the U.S. In Japan, people traditionally eat many dishes containing soy beans. For a balanced-diet, which I highly recommend on the post You can Eat Anything You Want! But…, I suggest eating 1/4 pack of tofu every day depending on your other protein sources. If you make this recipe as a main dish, you might want to add some small side dishes to your meal.
The recipe is easy. We can cook with one pan.
Dry tofu and dredge in corn starch.
Cook and season.
Ingredients (servings 2)
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7 oz. (½ pack) Firm Tofu
¼ cup Corn Starch
1 Tbsp. Pure Sesame Oil
2 Tbsp. Cooking Sake
1 Tbsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce REDUCED SODIUM [Gluten Free] (Organic)
1 Tbsp. Mirin Sweet Cooking Rice Wine
1 Tbsp. White Roasted Sesame Seeds
Some Chopped Green Onion (to taste)
Detailed and visual instructions can be found in the recipe PDF:Sesame-Tofu
October 28, 2016 at 2:44 pm
That sounds like an easy and delicious dinner idea 😀 I’ll be sure to give it a try when I get my hands on some tofu again 🙂
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October 28, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Yes! This is an easy recipe! The tofu is crunchy and delicious ❤ I hope you like it 🙂
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October 28, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Looks very appetizing ! Simple and tasty recipe!
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October 28, 2016 at 10:47 pm
Thank you!! Yes, this has very crunchy texture and delicious sweet-savory taste. Great dish for everybody I am sure 🙂
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October 29, 2016 at 1:55 am
Good to learn how to make this wonderfully looking tofu!
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October 29, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Thank you so much for the nice comment!! This is seriously delicious and great for lunch, dinner, lunch box… And easy to cook 🙂
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October 29, 2016 at 11:50 am
So yummy
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October 29, 2016 at 3:41 pm
Yes, this is seriously delicious! It is gluten-free and vegan recipe so great for everybody 🙂
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October 29, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Wow I could sure eat some of that!
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October 29, 2016 at 3:45 pm
This tofu has nice crunchy texture and delicious sweet-savory taste. It is not greasy at all. People who don’t like tofu very much, even can eat it 🙂
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October 31, 2016 at 11:24 pm
This looks amazing!
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November 1, 2016 at 12:04 pm
Thank you!! It tastes seriously good 🙂
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November 2, 2016 at 3:40 am
This is one of my favourite recipes! You make it look so simple to make, I’ve always wanted to know how to cook this dish 😀 Thank you! Would it be ok if I share this via reblog?
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November 2, 2016 at 9:54 am
Thank you for the comment!! I am glad you get this recipe and may cook your favorite sesame tofu 🙂 This crunchy delicious tofu will make you happy I hope!!
I am happy if you share my blog!! Thank you 🙂
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November 3, 2016 at 7:37 am
I can’t wait to cook this! I’m sure it will make me very happy. I order it every time I am in a restaurant which makes it, but have never been able to figure it out on my own. Thank you, for solving that problem 😀
Thank you for letting me share, I know people are going to love this!
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November 3, 2016 at 1:04 pm
I love to eat sesame tofu in a restaurant too!! But it is a little bit greasy and sweet to me so I made the recipe to suit my taste buds 🙂 Please ask me if you have any questions for cooking.
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November 5, 2016 at 7:48 pm
Thanks for the like on Messy Kitchen Happy Belly. I’m loving your site! I love Japanese cooking and ingredients, looking forward to trying these!
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November 6, 2016 at 9:53 am
Thank you for the nice comment!! I am always looking for great recipes! Your dish looks so delicious and the pictures are so beautiful!!
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November 10, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Gluten free Japanese food. Awesome! My wife is Japanese/Brazilian, and I have Celiac disease. Eating out at Japanese or Asian places is so hard. To get her fix she sometimes has to go with friends and leave me home.
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November 11, 2016 at 12:17 am
Thank you for the comment! I understand many Japanese and Asian restaurants use ingredients including gluten. I use corn starch in this recipe, which makes tofu very crunchy. So delicious 🙂
Soy beans products are safe for you!? If so, there are a lot of GF dishes in homemade Japanese diet. If you want Japanese GF recipes, please check here https://japanese-food.org/gluten-free-recipes/
As you know, please use gluten free soy sauce. And compound Mirin and Miso paste may also have gluten. Please choose GF Mirin and GF Miso paste if you need.
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November 13, 2016 at 5:19 am
Reblogged this on lifexperimentblog and commented:
Hello 🙂 I HAD to share this awesome recipe for sesame tofu from http://www.japanese-food.org This is my all-time favourite dish to order when I find myself in a restaurant that makes it, and I have been searching high and low for the perfect recipe that is simple enough for me to follow. I found it here! WAAHHOOOO!! Thank you to this lovely blogger who has allowed me to share this recipe. I look forward to making it on the regular! 🙂
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November 13, 2016 at 1:21 pm
I’ll have to try this sometime! 😍
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November 13, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Yes! Please try!! Healthier and more delicious than restaurant’s one 🙂
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November 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm
We love tofu and I am always looking for new recipes – thanks! 🙂
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November 24, 2016 at 4:21 pm
Thank you for the comment!! If you love tofu, this is a great recipe for you 🙂 It is delish 😉
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December 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm
Wow! That looks amazing! I’m drooling right now. Looks like I’m gonna have to make a stop at the grocery store before we go home. We have to drive at least an hour to go shopping, so I’ve got to make it worth my while. By the way, thanks for stopping by our blog today, it was great to see you!
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December 9, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Thanks for your nice comment!!
This dish is easy and delicious 🙂 I hope you like it.
Great to see you too!!
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August 18, 2017 at 7:49 pm
I love this recipe. We eat tofu regularly and I am always looking for a new recipe. Bon Appetit Virginia
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August 18, 2017 at 7:53 pm
Thank you for the comment!! I hope you like this tofu dish 🙂
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October 11, 2017 at 8:09 pm
This looks amazing and not hard to make! I will definitely be trying this recipe! Thanks!!! 🙂
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October 12, 2017 at 2:08 pm
Thank you for the wonderful comment!! Yes, it is very easy recipe. I hope you like it 🙂
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November 16, 2017 at 6:57 pm
Yum
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November 16, 2017 at 10:32 pm
Thank you!!
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March 30, 2020 at 9:06 am
I love to see this! I have been looking for an easy and quick recipe. Love how you show and share your culture. Greetings from Florida!
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March 30, 2020 at 1:25 pm
Thank you!! My recipes are mostly very easy Japanese dishes. It is not fancy but it is delicious 🙂
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March 30, 2020 at 7:26 pm
I love that simplicity!
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March 31, 2020 at 11:26 am
Thank you!! :):)
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