Low Sodium Sesame Crusted Glazed Tofu

Low Sodium Sesame Crusted Glazed Tofu  

Modified from Chef Steve’s Recipe

Makes ~ 4 servings

Tofu Glaze Ingredients:

• 4 Tbl Hoisin sauce
• 3 Tbl honey or maple syrup
• 2 Tbl low sodium soy sauce or homemade soy sauce
• 2 Tbl Sherry wine (optional)
• 1 Tbl sesame oil
• 1 Tbl curry powder
• 1 Tbl garlic, minced
• 1 Tbl orange zest
• 4 Tbl sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Place everything in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer ~10 minutes. Set aside.

Tofu Ingredients:

• 1 Block super firm tofu or pre-drained tofu
• 2 Tbl low sodium or homemade soy sauce
• 2 Tbl cornstarch or more if needed
• 1-2 Tbl sesame oil
• 1 Tbl olive or canola oil
• Pepper as needed

Directions:

1. Dice the tofu to yield roughly 50 pieces. 

2. Place the tofu in a mixing bowl and splash soy sauce over the tofu, then turn the tofu to coat in the soy sauce. Let sit for a few minutes, then turn again. Repeat a few times until the tofu absorbs most/all of the soy sauce.

3. Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and turn with a spatula. Repeat a few times until the tofu has a thin layer of “crust”. 

4. Heat the oils in a sauté pan/skillet at 375°F and carefully add the tofu pieces into the oil. Add tofu pieces a few at a time, being sure to not crowd the pan.

5. As the tofu “fries” and turns golden brown on the bottom, turn each piece using a fork to brown all sides of the tofu. Brown tofu in batches if needed. 

6. Once tofu is golden, spoon it into a bowl lined with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all tofu is cooked. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, vegetables of your choice!

Nutrition Information per serving using 2% milk:

Calories  402  

Total fat 23g  

Saturated fat 2.9g  

Trans fat 0g  

Cholesterol 0.5mg  

Total carbohydrate 33.5g  

Fiber  3.1g  

Total sugars 22.5g  

Added sugar 18g 

Protein 12.7g

Calcium  167mg 

Iron 2.6mg  

Potassium 339.7mg