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Grilled tofu with tahini curry
Nutritious grilled tofu with tahini curry sauce and cilantro

Creamy Tahini Curry Tofu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
The meeting of tahini (sesame paste) and curry powder is surprisingly harmonious: the earthy, oily nature of tahini rounds off the spice of the curry, creating a thick, creamy sauce that is velvety even without dairy.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill Pan.
  • Deep Skillet: For the sauce.
  • Spatula.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the tofu, brush lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill in a grill pan (or regular skillet) for 3-4 minutes per side until crusted. Set aside.

Tip: Salt right before cooking to avoid drawing out moisture prematurely.
2 ✓

For the sauce, heat a little oil in a deeper pan. Sauté the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and curry powder for 1 minute.

Tip: Work on low heat; curry powder burns easily!
3 ✓

Pour in the coconut milk, stir in the tahini and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

Tip: The fat content of tahini helps emulsify the sauce so it doesn't separate.
4 ✓

Toast the sesame seeds separately in a dry pan.

Tip: Only until they darken slightly and become fragrant.
5 ✓

To serve, place the grilled tofu on a plate, drench generously with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Tip: Serve with rice or naan bread for dipping up the sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the sauce bitter?
If you burned the garlic or curry powder at the start, it imparts a bitter taste. Or the tahini itself was a bitter variety—in this case, a little honey or syrup helps.
Can I store it in the fridge?
Yes, but the sauce will thicken (due to the tahini and coconut fat). Add a splash of water when reheating.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Tahini Paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/3 oz Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Olive Oil (for brushing)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1/3 oz Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper