Black Sesame–Crusted Tofu with Plum Sauce & Sticky Rice
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By Lex Calaguas
Black Sesame–Crusted Tofu with Plum Sauce & Sticky Rice
Updated at: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:54:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
75
High
Glycemic Load
78
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories662.6 kcal (33%)
Total Fat17.2 g (25%)
Carbs103.9 g (40%)
Sugars11.3 g (13%)
Protein23.1 g (46%)
Sodium1777.3 mg (89%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Tofu
800gfirm tofu
pressed & sliced into 16 steaks
6 Tbspsoy sauce
2 Tbspmirin
or rice vinegar
2 Tbspsesame oil
1 cupblack sesame seeds
½ cupcornstarch
Dried Plum Sauce
Pickled Veg
Sticky Rice
Instructions
Sauce
Step 1
Simmer all together 5–10 mins until thick; blend smooth.
Tofu
Step 2
Marinate tofu in soy, mirin, ginger and garlic paste, and sesame oil (30 mins - overnight).
Step 3
Pat dry, dredge in cornstarch, then coat in black sesame.
Step 4
Pan-fry or air-fry until crisp and golden (about 3–4 mins per side).
Step 5
Serve with plum sauce drizzled over the top, sticky rice on the side, and:
Quick Pickled Veg
Step 6
Toss and chill 20 minutes before serving.
Rice
Step 7
Rinse rice until clear
Step 8
Cook, rest 10 mins, fluff
Step 9
Mix vinegar, salt, and sugar and fold gently into rice for sheen and subtle tang.
