New York-Style Black Sesame Crusted Tofu with Mushroom Gravy

A fusion of American comfort food and international flavors, this recipe features crispy black sesame crusted tofu served with a rich mushroom gravy. This unique dish is a twist on classic American cuisine.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
• 1 block tofu
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tofu into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix together the black sesame seeds, flour, and nutritional yeast.

3. 3

   Step 3: Dip each tofu cube into the sesame seed mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

4. 4

   Step 4: Place the coated tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Step 5: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and thyme.

6. 6

   Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

7. 7

   Step 7: While the tofu is baking, sauté the mushrooms in a little bit of olive oil until they release their moisture and start to brown.

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the lemon juice to the mushrooms and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Step 9: Once the tofu is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

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    Step 10: Serve the tofu with the mushroom gravy spooned over the top.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan, make sure it is coated evenly with the sesame seed mixture. For an extra crispy crust, try pan-frying the tofu after baking. To store, refrigerate the tofu and mushroom gravy separately and reheat when ready.

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