Sticky Sesame Tofu and Cauliflower
With a few simple ingredients you can make an Asian inspired sticky Sesame dish that’s so much tastier and healthier than the crap take out stuff you get.
Made with sesame oil, tamari and rice vinegar as the base for this dish, the sauce is super sweet and tangy that sticks to the tofu and the cauliflower nicely.
You can eat it as is or add it over rice if you like.
It’s sooooo dang good 🤩🤩🤩
Ingredients For The Sticky Sesame Sauce:
2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves of garlic , minced
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Batter For the Tofu and Cauliflower:
1/2 cup cassava flour or sub out rice flour
3 tbsps cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tsp sesame oil
Additional Ingredients:
1 small head of cauliflower, chopped into equal size florets
1/2 block of an extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes
Garnishes: sesame seeds, cilantro and scallions
Instructions for the Sticky Sesame Sauce:
Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook the garlic and ginger for a minute. Then add the tamari/soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup and bring to boil.
Mix cornstarch in the water and add this cornstarch slurry to the sauce and bring to a boil to thicken.
Take off the stove and set aside in a bowl.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment.
Mix all dry ingredients for the batter together in a large bowl. Then add in the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Making The Cauliflower/Tofu:
Add the cauliflower, tofu to the batter and mix to coat. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove cauliflower/tofu from oven, toss in with the sauce and mix well.
Transfer back to the baking sheet to bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crispy.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro and chopped scallions!!!
Enjoy ☺️
@solefulyinliving ✌️