Best 5 Aji Baked Tofu With Black Sesame Seeds Recipes

SESAME SEED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• 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.

BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a large baking sheet.
• Gently press tofu pieces to release as much water as possible. Arrange tofu on the prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk soy sauce, agave nectar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until marinade is evenly combined. Brush half of the marinade over tofu pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip tofu and brush remaining marinade over tofu. Sprinkle sesame seeds over tofu. Continue baking until tofu is crisp, about 30 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a wire rack using a spatula; cool.

CRISPY SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Place block of tofu flat on cutting board; slice lengthwise into 4 equal pieces, then down the middle to make 8 squares. Place on baking sheet lined with three layers of paper towels; cover with three more layers. Place another baking sheet and a weight on top. Let tofu drain until towels are soaked, 5 minutes.
• Spread the sesame seeds on a plate. Press both sides of each tofu square into sesame seeds. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium heat. Cook tofu, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Add the soy sauce; continue cooking, turning tofu, until it has absorbed all the liquid, about 1 minute. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
• Add broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 cup water to skillet. Simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Divide among 4 serving plates; arrange 2 tofu squares on each. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon sesame oil. Serve.

AJI BAKED TOFU WITH BLACK SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• preheat over to 350 degrees.
• slice up tofu into half-inch thick slices.
• place in baking dish.
• coat lightly with sesame oil and soy sauce, mixing up a bit to make sure all slices are evenly coated.
• place in oven on middle rack.
• turn tofu slices every 10 minutes until both sides are evenly browned.
• meanwhile, toast black sesame seeds in a sautee pan over medium-high
• heat until they are starting to become fragrant, lighter in color and pop a bit.
• sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over tofu and anything you've piled the tofu on top of.

BLACK SESAME SWEET TOFU

Steps:

• In a small bowl, place 1/2 cup soymilk and sprinkle gelatin over top. Set aside 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups soymilk and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is hot (but not boiling) and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in reserved gelatin mixture until dissolved. Stir in the remaining soymilk and sesame paste. Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender with liquid in pot) and blend until smooth.
• Set a medium bowl in a bowl of ice water; pour soymilk mixture into the empty bowl. Let the mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until cool, about 45 minutes. Pour milk mixture into glasses. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm.