Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu with Ginger-Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Golden pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a savory ginger-garlic soy glaze with toasted sesame seeds, served over steamed jasmine rice for an easy Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, cornstarch, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
2 cups, for serving cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Press 14 oz extra-firm tofu block to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss tofu cubes gently with 3 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat cubes evenly with the ginger-garlic soy glaze.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the tofu. Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.