Tofu Sesame Toasts – Vegan Appetiser

This must-try recipe for Tofu Sesame Toasts has been inspired by a classic Chinese appetiser. These delicious savouries are a great starter for a dinner party or perfect finger food for cocktail parties. The tofu is blended with classic ingredients such as ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. The mixture is spread on sliced baguette, topped with sesame seeds and then shallow fried on both sides. They are crispy and delicious!

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• Tofu Sesame Toasts – Vegan Appetiser

You will love this recipe for Tofu Sesame Toasts because:

• All the ingredients are readily available.
• The toasts are quickly and easily made. It will take just 30-40 minutes until you can enjoy them.  
• This is the ultimate party finger food: crispy, delicious and full of flavour.
• It proves that tofu need not be bland.
• You do not need a deep fryer for this recipe. The toasts are shallow fried in a large non-stick pan.
• You can prepare the Vegan “Prawn” Toast in advance and cook them just before serving them.

Ingredients in this recipe:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

White chia seeds – help to bind the mixture together. When combined with water, they form a gel-like substance and act as an egg replacer. They are nutrient dense, being a complete protein, rich with dietary fibre and a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and several essential antioxidants and minerals. Black chia seeds are also suitable.

Water – combines with the chia seeds to form a gel.

Tofu – must be the firm type, not silken tofu. 

Spring onions/scallions/green onions – I use the white and some of the green part to add flavour and to garnish the finished Tofu Toasts.

Fresh ginger – adds great flavour. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in sweet or savoury dishes.

Soy sauce – this is a well-known Asian condiment, traditionally made by fermenting soybeans, often with wheat. It adds umami, a deep savoury flavour. Alternatively, you can use gluten-free tamari. 

Sesame oil – I use toasted sesame oil to add complex, nutty depth of flavour. 

Sugar – a touch of sweetness adds balance to the flavours. 

Vegan oyster sauce – this oyster sauce is made from mushrooms and adds deep savoury notes.  Check that it is gluten-free if necessary. You can use regular oyster sauce if you prefer and don’t require the dish to be vegan.

Black pepper – for the best result, use freshly ground pepper. Pre-ground black pepper tends to taste flat and dull.

Baguette – you can use day old bread if you wish. If making gluten-free, use appropriate bread. 

Sesame seeds – add a nutty flavour and extra crunch to the topping. 

Peanut or neutral vegetable oil – for frying the toasts.

3 – Make the Tofu mixture:
Add the tofu to a food processor, along with the chopped spring onion/scallion, grated ginger, soy sauce/tamari, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, the chia seed gel and black pepper. Process the ingredients to form a smooth paste then transfer it to a small bowl.

4 – Season:
Add some of the finely sliced green part of the spring onion/scallion, check the seasoning is to your taste and adjust if necessary. Refrigerate the mixture for half an hour to help the filling firm up.

5 – Assemble the toasts:
Spread the filling generously onto slices of bread.

6 – Top with sesame seeds:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, gently pressing them down to ensure they adhere.

7 – Cook the toasts:
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan with oil. Add the toasts, sesame seed side down, until the seeds become golden. Gently and carefully turn the toasts and cook until the bread side is golden brown. Place them on a plate lined with paper towel to drain the oil and cook the remainder.

8 – Serve:
Serve the Vegan Tofu Sesame Toasts with our Sweet Chilli Sauce or a sauce of your choice.

Tips for success and FAQs:

For this recipe, I have used a firm tofu. Be sure not to use silken tofu which would be too soft. As well, extra firm tofu will be too dry. It is important to remove excess moisture from the tofu, or it will make the mixture difficult to spread on the bread.

Serving suggestions:

To serve, sprinkle the Tofu Sesame Toasts with some of the thinly sliced green part of the spring onion/scallion along with your favourite dipping sauce.

They make a great snack, finger food for a drinks party or appetiser for a dinner party.

This is a simple recipe that is guaranteed to impress. The Tofu Sesame Toasts have a crisp toast base, a flavoursome tofu topping and are sprinkled with sesame seeds which add crunchiness and a mild nutty taste. You will find that one piece is never enough for this simple and tasty starter.

Alex xx

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