Fusion White Mushroom and Sesame Tofu Bake
Hearty mushrooms, crispy tofu in a luscious soy glaze.
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Style
Fusion
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegan
Daily recipe · January 16, 2024
A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🕐🔥🎛️Preheat your oven to 200C (400F).
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Step 2 — 🧂🌶️🥢Toss the tofu cubes in salt, pepper, and sesame seeds, ensuring each piece is well coated.
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Step 3 — 🍲🔥🕐Place the tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crisped.
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Step 4 — 🍳🧄🔥In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger until they become fragrant.
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Step 5 — 🍄🥘🔥Add in the mushrooms and continue to sauté until they're softened and golden.
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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.
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Step 7 — 🥘🥢🍲Add the crispy tofu to the saucepan, gently stirring to combine without breaking the tofu.
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Step 8 — 🥘🥣🔥Transfer this mixture to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
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Step 9 — 🍲🌿🌶️Garnish with fresh cilantro and threads of red chili before serving.
A final fox tip
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.