Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks with Teriyaki Sauce

Name: Steak Tahu Kulit Wijen dengan Saus Teriyaki
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 extra firm or hard tofu (, cut into 10 x 5 x 1.5cm slices (4 x 2 x 0.6"), 100g / 3.5oz each (Note 1)); 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper; 2 tbsp flour (, plain/all purpose); 1 egg (, lightly whisked); 4 tbsp white sesame seeds ((Note 2) (yes, you really need 4 tbsp!)); 4 tbsp black sesame seeds ((Note 2)); 2 tbsp canola/vegetable oil; 2 g arlic cloves (, finely sliced 1mm thick (optional, Note 2)); 1 g reen onion (, finely sliced (for garnish)); 2 tbsp soy sauce (, preferably Japanese all-purpose, else light soy sauce (Note 4)); 2 tbsp mirin (, preferably Japanese (Note 5)); 2 tbsp cooking sake (, preferably Japanese (Note 6)); 2 tbsp water

Recipe video above. Sesame seeds add excellent flavour and give tofu a crispy crust crust that stays crispy even when doused with Teriyaki Sauce. Great quick and easy recipe to convert tofu haters - so far from bland, we're in a different stratosphere!

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Steak Tahu Kulit Wijen dengan Saus Teriyaki

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 extra firm or hard tofu (, cut into 10 x 5 x 1.5cm slices (4 x 2 x 0.6"), 100g / 3.5oz each (Note 1))
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
2 tbsp flour (, plain/all purpose)
1 egg (, lightly whisked)
4 tbsp white sesame seeds ((Note 2) (yes, you really need 4 tbsp!))
4 tbsp black sesame seeds ((Note 2))
2 tbsp canola/vegetable oil
2 g arlic cloves (, finely sliced 1mm thick (optional, Note 2))
1 g reen onion (, finely sliced (for garnish))
2 tbsp soy sauce (, preferably Japanese all-purpose, else light soy sauce (Note 4))
2 tbsp mirin (, preferably Japanese (Note 5))
2 tbsp cooking sake (, preferably Japanese (Note 6))
2 tbsp water

Steps

Season tofu: Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prepare crust coating: Place flour, egg and sesame in separate bowls (medium shallow bowls or tupperware best).
Sesame crust: Press tofu into flour, shake off excess. Dip in egg, then let excess drip off before coat in sesame seeds, pressing to adhere all over. Repeat with remaining tofu.
Crispy garlic: Heat oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Cook tofu: Turn heat up to medium-high. Place tofu in skillet and cook for 1 1/2 minutes until the sesame smells nutty and becomes crisp. Turn carefully and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes. Then use tongs to prop the tofu steaks up on its sides to sear the edges until crisp - about 30 seconds each side should do it (see video for my technique).
Drain: Remove tofu to paper towel lined plate.
Teriyaki Sauce: Lower heat to medium then add Teriyaki Sauce ingredients. Simmer for 1 minute until it reduces to a syrupy consistency, then remove skillet from stove.
Serve: Place tofu steak on plate. Spoon over Teriyaki Sauce (it clings to sesame, don't worry, crust stays crispy). Sprinkle with garlic and green onion. Devour, then declare, "I LOVE TOFU!!".

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 kkal

Protein 15g (31%)

Carbs 14g (29%)

Fat 20g (40%)

Macronutrients

Calories29815% DV

Protein15g30% DV

Carbs14g5% DV

Fat20g31% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.00

Per Serving $0.00/serving

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📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
extra firm or hard tofu	4	-	-
each salt and pepper	0.25 tsp	$2.19/kg	$0.00
flour	2 tbsp	-	-
egg	1	-	-
white sesame seeds	4 tbsp	-	-
black sesame seeds	4 tbsp	-	-
canola/vegetable oil	2 tbsp	-	-
arlic cloves	2 g	-	-
reen onion	1 g	-	-
soy sauce	2 tbsp	-	-
mirin	2 tbsp	-	-
cooking sake	2 tbsp	-	-
water	2 tbsp	-	-