'Whole Foods' Inspired Fried Sesame Tofu

SO - A fav when I hit Whole Foods is the yummy sesame tofu you can get at the deli. It rarely makes it home. Even the kids like it. I have tried a few recipes. This is a variation of what was supposed to be the actual recipe - but it didn't seem right.... BUT - this is pretty yummy. I think I should also note - I am not a big fan of tofu. I know some people love it - and I do use it in some recipes - but its not my fav. So, here you go:

14ounces extra-firm tofu
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger (I used minced)
2 tablespoons sesame oil (not toasted)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted


First - you have to drain and press the tofu. I recently bought a tofu press - which I also use to drain spinach. Good investment...


Combine the honey, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic and pepper flakes in a small sauce pan. Simmer - then remove from heat.


Instead of 'deep frying' the tofu, I cut it into pieces and pan fry using a non-stick pan and a little olive oil. I used medium heat. It did take a little while to get a nice golden brown - but seemed better than deep frying. Once golden brown, I placed on paper towels to absorb extra oil.


Next, coat with some of the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Use the remaining sauce for dipping.


Yum