# Hasselback Tofu with spicy hot sesame oil

Flavorful and easy to make, this dish features air-fried Hasselback tofu served with noodles, avocado, and a spicy hot sesame oil sauce.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 ounces super firm tofu
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 small knob ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 0.5 cup sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Optional Ramen noodles
- Optional Avocado
- Optional Sesame seeds
- a bit salt
- a little oil

## Instructions

1. Pat dry the tofu to remove excess moisture.
2. Slice the tofu into about 4 to 5 slices.
3. Lay each piece of tofu flat between 2 chopsticks.
4. Cut across, using the chopsticks to keep you from cutting all the way.
5. Add the tofu to your air fryer, sprinkle with a bit of salt and spray it or brush with a little oil.
6. Air fry at 400° F for about 8-10 minutes, until the tofu turns golden.
7. While the tofu is cooking, cook the noodles and slice the avocado.
8. In a small bowl, add the green onions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes.
9. Carefully heat the sesame oil in the stove in a small pan over medium flame and Pour the hot oil over the onion mixture.
10. Add coconut aminos, tamari and vinegar and stir.
11. To plate, add the avocado, noodles & tofu to a bowl, top with sauce and top with sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- chopsticks
- air fryer
- small bowl
- small pan
- stove

## Tips

- Pat dry your tofu to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the tofu into about 4 to 5 slices and lay each piece flat between 2 chopsticks 🥢 to help keep you from cutting all the way across.
- You can blanch some Broccoli when you are making the noodles.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1789rauTPN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2908febf-b50c-4753-a24c-b3bc18301ed1
- Extracted: 2025-06-08

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