Crispy sesame tofu with kimchi
6
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Spicy kimchi, toasty sesame and salty miso bring bold flavour to this veggie dish.
Ingredients
Plain Tofu
100 g, firm
Egg, whole, raw
1 medium, raw
Cornflour
½ tablespoon(s), level
Sesame Seeds
1 tablespoon(s), black and white
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Cucumber
¼ serving(s),
Kimchi
40 g
Spring Onions
2 medium, trimmed and finely sliced
Miso
1 teaspoon(s), white miso paste
Mirin
½ tablespoon(s)
Sesame Oil
½ tablespoon(s), toasted
Instructions
1
Drain the tofu, then wrap it in kitchen paper and place between two plates. Weigh down the top plate with a tin and set aside for 15 minutes, then cut the tofu into 3cm cubes.
2
Put the egg and cornflour into 2 separate small bowls. Combine the sesame seeds in a third small bowl. Toss the tofu in the cornflour, then the egg, then finally in the sesame seeds.
3
Mist a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray and set over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu on all sides for a total of 5 minutes or until crisp and golden all over.
4
To make the dressing, combine the miso paste, mirin, sesame oil and ½ tablespoon cold water in a small bowl.
5
To serve, arrange the cucumber, kimchi and spring onions in a serving bowl, then drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Top with the crispy tofu and serve.
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