Crispy Tofu with a Sesame Coating and Peanut Salad
This delicious crispy tofu with a crunchy, nutty sticky coating is amazing! Combined with a fresh and super nutty roasted peanut salad – a taste explosion.
I think you will love this recipe – for me it’s one of the best ways to eat tofu.
Crispy, a little spicy and then coated in nutty sesame seeds and desiccated coconut.
The crunchy salad/slaw is simple yet absolutely delicious – just shredded cabbage, carrots, spring onions. All tossed in a spicy and creamy dressing then lots of toasted peanuts stirred in.
I recommend topping everything with lots of fresh herbs – mint, coriander are the best.
I love to eat this for lunch as its light and flavour packed, you could make it more substantial by adding some rice or noodles.
I hope you love this as much as me!
Love, Niki xxx
Ingredients
For the crispy tofu
- 1 200 g block firm tofu cut into medium-sized slices
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy/tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
For the peanut salad
- 100 g roasted/salted peanuts
- 1 red fresh chilli sliced
- Handful mint shredded
- 100 g cabbage chopped into shreds
- Handful coriander
- 2 medium carrots shredded
- 3 spring onions sliced
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- Juice 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp mayo - optional
For the toppings
- More fresh herbs
- Chilli flakes
Instructions
To make the crispy tofu
- Heat a frying pan to medium and add the oil to the pan. Add the tofu to the pan, fry on each side for a few minutes, turning carefully until crispy.
- Now add the sriracha, soy and maple and toss to coat.
- Add the sesame seeds, desiccated coconut and salt and toss again. Set aside.
To make the salad
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
To make the dressing
- Add all the ingredients to a glass jar and mix to combine.
To serve
- Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with the tofu and additional fresh herbs.
2 Responses
I am just starting to enjoy cooking tofu – now I have figured out how to prepare it properly! This looks delicious, it’s next on my list to try!
I hope you love it! xx