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Spicy tofu with lime and tahini
Rich and tangy tofu dish featuring a spicy lime marinade and nutty tahini dressing

Spicy Lime & Tahini Tofu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
In this recipe, tahini (sesame cream) natural richness softens the sharp flavours of lime and chilli. Tofu acts as a neutral base, obediently taking on this characterful, acidic-spicy-creamy flavour profile. Perfect example of how to create complex taste experience from simple ingredients.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 355 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bowl: For marinating.
  • Frying pan.
  • Small bowl and fork: For mixing dressing.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube tofu, and blot moisture thoroughly with kitchen paper.

Tip: Removing moisture is guarantee of crunch.
2 ✓

Prepare marinade: mix soy sauce, grated lime zest, crushed garlic, chilli powder and little olive oil. Toss tofu in it, and let stand 20 minutes.

Tip: Lime zest is rich in essential oils, giving perfumed aroma to dish without souring it.
3 ✓

Heat pan, and fry tofu until golden brown. Reserve leftover marinade.

Tip: Fry on medium-high heat to caramelise surface.
4 ✓

For tahini dressing, mix tahini smooth with lime juice, salt, pepper and enough water (approx. 2-3 tbsp) to get runny, creamy consistency.

Tip: Always add water bit by bit, as it dilutes suddenly.
5 ✓

On serving, drizzle fried tofu with tahini dressing, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

Tip: Toasted sesame seeds give texture, coriander gives freshness.

Recipe FAQ

What if I don't have tahini?
You can substitute peanut butter (unsweetened type), although flavour character will be different, texture remains similarly creamy.
Tofu stuck to pan.
Pan probably wasn't hot enough, or you tried to turn it too soon. Wait until crust forms, then it releases from metal by itself.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Tofu
  • 30 ml Soy sauce
  • 1 pc Lime (juice and grated zest)
  • 50 g Tahini paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 ml Olive oil
  • 10 g Fresh coriander
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • 15 g Sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper