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Grilled tofu with tahini curry
Nutritious grilled tofu with creamy tahini curry sauce and coriander

Grilled tofu in tahini curry sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
The meeting of tahini (sesame paste) and curry powder is surprisingly harmonious: the earthy, oily nature of tahini rounds off the spiciness of the curry, creating a thick, creamy sauce that is velvety even without dairy.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Griddle pan.
  • Deep frying pan: For the sauce.
  • Spatula.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the tofu, brush thinly with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fry in a griddle pan (or regular pan) for 3-4 minutes per side until it forms a crust. Set aside.

Tip: Salt immediately before frying so it doesn't draw water out of the tofu prematurely.
2 ✓

For the sauce, heat a little oil in a deeper pan. Sauté the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and curry powder for 1 minute.

Tip: Work on low heat; curry powder burns easily!
3 ✓

Pour in the coconut milk, stir in the tahini and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened.

Tip: The fat content of tahini helps emulsify the sauce so it doesn't split.
4 ✓

Toast the sesame seeds separately in a dry pan.

Tip: Only until they darken slightly and become fragrant.
5 ✓

To serve, place the fried tofu on the plate, drizzle generously with the sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and coriander.

Tip: Serve with rice or naan bread for mopping up the sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the sauce bitter?
If you burnt the garlic or curry powder at the start, it adds a bitter taste. Or the tahini itself was a more bitter variety – in this case, a little honey or syrup helps.
Can I store it in the fridge?
Yes, but the sauce will thicken (due to the tahini and coconut fat). Add a little water when reheating.

Ingredients

  • 300 g tofu
  • 30 g tahini paste
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 10 g fresh ginger
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 2 ml olive oil (for brushing)
  • 15 g sesame seeds
  • 10 g fresh coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper