Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu Sticks (Erewhon Copycat)
These Garlic Sesame Tofu Sticks are a high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan recipe inspired by Erewhon, thanks to a savory sauce made from tamari, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra firm high protein tofu
- Marinade
- 3 tbsp filtered water
- 2-3 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Garnish
- scallions sliced diagonally
- toasted white and black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F while you prepare your tofu.
- Slice tofu into sticks into 2-inch thick planks. Lightly pat away any excess moisture if needed and transfer into a shallow container.
- Whisk together water and cornstarch to create a slurry and then add to a bowl alongside all other sauce ingredients. Whisk until smooth, then pour this marinade over the tofu and let sit for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Transfer the tofu sticks into a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Pour the remaining marinade into a shallow pan on low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly and turns into a nice glaze. Turn off the heat, add the tofu sticks into the pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and enjoy.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
- You can certainly eat these tofu sticks all on their own or with a simple dipping sauce like my Goes with Everything Green Sauce or Miso Tahini Sauce. It also pairs well with another Erewhon copycat recipe I love, the infamous White Bean and Kale Salad.
- If you prefer tofu cubes over sticks, feel free to use the same preparation and sauce methods, but cut your tofu into 1-inch cubes instead.
- I also love adding these high-protein tofu bites to salads and bowls. Try pairing them with some of these favorite vegan recipes:
- Crunchy Pad Thai Inspired Salad (vegan, gluten free, oil free)
- Quinoa Fried "Rice" (vegan, gluten-free, oil free)
- Shanghai Style Rice Cake Stir Fry (vegan, gluten free)