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Roasted tofu with tahini sauce served
Golden tofu cubes served with a lavish drizzle of creamy lemon tahini sauce and parsley

Fried Tofu with Creamy Tahini Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Quick Meals Starters
This recipe brings together two Middle Eastern staples, sesame seeds and lemon, in a creamy dressing. Tahini (sesame paste) alone is dense and oily, but mixed with water and lemon juice transforms into wonderful frothy emulsion. This rich sauce hugs crispy fried salty tofu creating simple but nutritious filling dish.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bowl for marinating
  • Frying pan
  • Small whisk or fork for sauce

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Press tofu, cut into 2 cm cubes, toss in soy sauce. Let stand 10 mins.

Tip: Soy sauce salt content flavours tofu deeply.
2 ✓

Heat olive oil in pan medium heat. Remove tofu from marinade (blot if very wet), fry golden brown all sides.

Tip: Good when it has crispy crust outside.
3 ✓

Make tahini sauce: mix tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper. You'll see it thicken.

4 ✓

Add cold water tbsp by tbsp, stir constantly until reaching runny yoghurt consistency.

Tip: For emulsion (fat and water mixing) cold water helps achieve best creamy texture.
5 ✓

Plate fried tofu, drizzle generously with creamy sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley.

Tip: Toasted seeds add extra crunch and intense roasted flavour.

Recipe FAQ

What if tahini sauce lumps?
Don't panic! Tahini 'seizes' first with water. Add little more water and stir persistently – it will suddenly smooth out and become creamy.
Tahini is bitter, is this normal?
Sesame hull can cause slight bitterness. Lemon acidity and pinch of salt (maybe little honey) counterbalance perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
  • 3 tbsp Tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 3-4 tbsp Cold water
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds