Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu with Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Golden sesame-crusted tofu cubes glazed in a savory ginger soy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, sesame seeds, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block, drained and pressed firm tofu
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 14 oz firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. In a shallow bowl, mix 3 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup sesame seeds. Toss tofu cubes gently in the mixture until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
3. Step 3: While tofu cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Pour the ginger soy glaze over the tofu in the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, gently tossing to coat tofu with the sticky glaze and to warm through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.