A beautifully baked serving dish filled with caramelized white mushrooms and golden sesame-crusted tofu pieces. The ingredients are glazed with a glossy, sticky sauce, sparkling under soft light. Sprinkled atop are emerald cilantro leaves and vibrant red chili strands, creating a stark contrast against the monochromatic palette underneath.

Fusion White Mushroom and Sesame Tofu Bake

Name: Fusion White Mushroom and Sesame Tofu Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: White mushrooms, 500 grams wiped clean and quartered; Firm tofu, 250 grams drained and cut into cubes; Sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons toasted; Soya sauce, 3 tablespoons; Hoison sauce, 2 tablespoons; Maple syrup, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Ginger, 1 inch finely chopped; Cilantro, to taste garnish; Red chili strands, to taste garnish; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 16, 2024

Isn't it wonderful to experience the culinary world's unity in a single dish? That’s exactly what this fusion main course will do for you. Combining the heartiness of white mushrooms with a delicate aromatic blend of Asian-inspired flavors, this dish will warm your insides to counter the icy chill of the season.

Ingredients (for 4)

White mushrooms - 500 grams - wiped clean and quartered
Firm tofu - 250 grams - drained and cut into cubes
Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons - toasted
Soya sauce - 3 tablespoons
Hoison sauce - 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Ginger - 1 inch - finely chopped
Cilantro - to taste - garnish
Red chili strands - to taste - garnish
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🕐🔥🎛️

Preheat your oven to 200C (400F).
Step 2 - 🧂🌶️🥢

Toss the tofu cubes in salt, pepper, and sesame seeds, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Step 3 - 🍲🔥🕐

Place the tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crisped.
Step 4 - 🍳🧄🔥

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger until they become fragrant.
Step 5 - 🍄🥘🔥

Add in the mushrooms and continue to sauté until they're softened and golden.
Step 6 - 🥣🥢🍯

Combine soya sauce, hoisin sauce, and maple syrup to form a glaze, and pour this over the mushrooms, stirring until they are well coated.
Step 7 - 🥘🥢🍲

Add the crispy tofu to the saucepan, gently stirring to combine without breaking the tofu.
Step 8 - 🥘🥣🔥

Transfer this mixture to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 9 - 🍲🌿🌶️

Garnish with fresh cilantro and threads of red chili before serving.

Additional

This meal can be paired beautifully with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc to elevate the fusion flavors. Variations could include adding bell peppers or zucchinis for more veggie goodness. Include your kids by letting them toss the tofu or sprinkle the garnish.