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Spicy lime tofu with tahini
Nutritious tofu with creamy tahini sauce

Spicy Lime Tofu with Tahini

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Tahini softens the sharp lime and chili flavors here. Tofu absorbs this bold, acidic-creamy profile perfectly.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 355 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bowl.
  • Skillet.
  • Small Bowl.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube and dry tofu.

Tip: Dry = crispy.
2 ✓

Marinate in soy sauce, zest, garlic, chili, oil (20 mins).

Tip: Zest adds perfume.
3 ✓

Fry tofu until golden.

Tip: Medium-high heat.
4 ✓

Whisk tahini, lime juice, salt, pepper, water.

Tip: Add water slowly.
5 ✓

Serve tofu with sauce, seeds, and cilantro.

Tip: Texture and freshness.

Recipe FAQ

No tahini?
Use unsweetened peanut butter.
Sticking?
Pan needs to be hot, and let the crust form before flipping.

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz Firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 whole Lime (zest and juice)
  • 1.75 oz Tahini Paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 0.35 oz Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 0.5 oz Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper