Sesame Seed Baked Tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 ounces firm tofu, cut into 6 slices
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• arrange tofu slices into a square baking dish in a single layer.
• stir water, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring continually. pour sesame oil into the boiling mixture while stirring to incorporate fully; remove from heat and pour over the tofu.
• marinate tofu for 15 minutes.
• heat a small skillet over medium heat. cook sesame seeds in skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• bake tofu in preheated oven until it looks glazed, about 25 minutes. garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.