Main · From the cookbook
Crispy sesame tofu
Crisp oven-baked tofu, a glossy sesame sauce, and just enough time to set the table.
Let’s make it.
5 steps01
Press the tofu
Press tofu for 15–20 minutes, then cut into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Press tofu · 20 min
02
Coat & spread
Toss gently with soy sauce, then oil, then cornstarch. Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan with space between pieces.
03
Bake & flip
Bake at 425°F for about 25–30 minutes, flipping around 18–20 minutes. Look for browned, crisp edges before adding sauce.
Flip tofu · 18–20 minCheck tofu · 25–30 min
04
Make the sesame sauce
Mix the sesame sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer in a large skillet for 1–2 minutes, until glossy and thickened.
Check sauce · 1–2 min
05
Toss & serve
Add the finished crispy tofu to the thickened sauce and toss just long enough to coat it.