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Roasted tofu served with lemon tahini dressing, fresh parsley and sesame seeds
Savoury roasted tofu generously topped with smooth lemon tahini cream.

Roasted Tofu with Zesty Tahini Dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
Tahini (sesame paste) is the liquid gold of Middle Eastern cuisine. By itself, it is thick and tart, but mixed with lemon juice and water, it undergoes a wonderful chemical transformation: it lightens and turns into a silky, creamy sauce. This rich dressing embraces the crispy fried, salty tofu, creating a simple yet regal harmony of flavours.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Whisk or fork (for dressing)
  • Kitchen paper
  • Bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame (tahini, sesame seeds)

Instructions

1 ✓

Thoroughly press the water out of the tofu with kitchen paper, then cut into 2 cm cubes.

Tip: Removing surface water is crucial for a crispy result, otherwise the tofu will steam, not fry.
2 ✓

Make the marinade: mix the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 crushed garlic clove, the honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Tip: The oil helps carry the flavours, and honey aids caramelisation during frying.
3 ✓

Toss the tofu in the marinade and let stand for 15 minutes.

Tip: The porous structure of tofu absorbs the liquid.
4 ✓

Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing: whisk together the tahini, the remaining (2 tbsp) lemon juice, the other crushed garlic clove, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add the cold water while stirring constantly until it reaches the consistency of single cream.

Tip: Cold water helps stabilise the emulsion, making the texture creamier.
5 ✓

Heat the remaining (2 tbsp) olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove tofu from the marinade and fry until golden brown on all sides (approx. 6-8 minutes).

Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, leave room for steam to escape.
6 ✓

When serving, drizzle the hot tofu with the creamy tahini dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped parsley.

Tip: The freshness of the herb balances the fatty richness of the tahini.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the tahini dressing become clumpy?
When you add lemon juice, it suddenly thickens ('seizes'). This is natural! Add cold water little by little and whisk persistently until it becomes creamy again.
What tofu should I buy?
Firm tofu is best for this recipe as it holds its shape well during frying.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Tahini paste
  • 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (divided)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 handful Fresh parsley
  • 30 ml Cold water (for the dressing)