Crispy Seaweed Tofu Bites with Asian Tahini Dressing with wild basmati rice pilav20241213_171846

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Crispy Seaweed Tofu Bites with Asian Tahini Dressing (Recipe from Cooking For Peanuts)

Equipment
Oven or air fryer or skillet

Ingredients
14 to 16 ounces super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
5 to 6 sheets nori seaweed
⅓ cup tahini
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce (preferably reduced sodium)
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons date syrup or maple syrup
2 Calabrian chilli peppers or 1 red chili pepper, finely minced (optioanl)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Prepare the tofu: Press and dry a block of tofu or use pre-pressed super-firm tofu. Slice the block into 5 or 6 equal rectangles. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
Wrap with seaweed: Lightly brush one side of a seaweed sheet with water. Place a tofu rectangle in the center of the sheet. Wrap one lengthwise side of the seaweed over the tofu, then wrap the opposite side. Fold in the two shorter ends to seal. Turn the covered tofu over, open side down, and set aside to seal. Repeat for the remaining rectangles.
Optional step: Lightly brush all sides with oil for extra crispiness.
Bake the tofu: Arrange the wrapped tofu on a baking sheet, folded side down. Bake at 400ºF for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make the dressing while the tofu bakes: In a small bowl, mix tahini, tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, and finely chopped Calabrian peppers. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Finish and serve: Sprinkle the baked tofu with sesame seeds and serve with the prepared dressing for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Season the tofu before wrapping for maximum flavor.
Do not apply too much water to the seaweed or it will not get crispy. Coat one side with a thin layer. The paper will seal once turned upside down and set aside for a few minutes.
While the oil is optional, a little goes a long way in getting the wrappers crispier.
You can skip the oven or air fryer and pan-fry these in oil instead. (To air fry, cook them at 380ºF for about 15 minutes, flipping them over after 7 minutes.)


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