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Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi · Cooking Culmination

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Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi

Name: Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400 g extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into thick slices; 200 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced; 3 tbsp toasted white and black sesame seeds, mixed; 3 tbsp halal soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped

Pan-crisped sesame-crusted tofu slices and glossy brown-butter shiitake mushrooms served over hot rice with a sweet-savory drizzle.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

Servings

400 g extra-firm tofudrained and cut into thick slices
200 g fresh shiitake mushroomsstems removed, caps sliced
3 tbsp toasted white and black sesame seedsmixed
3 tbsp halal soy sauce
1½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1½ tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks green onionsfinely chopped

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

gluten
sesame
soy

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Seed Crusting

Pressing dry tofu directly into toasted seeds forms an aromatic, crunchy protective crust during pan-searing.

Instructions

Step 1: Press tofu slices lightly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture, then coat both sides with sesame seeds.
In a small bowl, stir together halal soy sauce, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil.

Step 2:

Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4: Add sesame-coated tofu slices and pan-fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown; remove from pan.

Step 5: Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the same hot pan and sauté for 3 minutes until tender and browned.

Step 6: Pour half of the soy-maple mixture over the mushrooms, tossing for 1 minute until glazed.

Step 7: Arrange crispy tofu and glazed shiitake mushrooms over warm rice, drizzle remaining sauce over top, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Cooking tips

Thoroughly pressing moisture out of tofu ensures sesame seeds adhere better and crisps up evenly.
Shiitake mushrooms act like sponges; sautéing them before adding liquid browns them deeply for rich earthy flavor.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Japanese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.