Keto Vegan Pan-Fried Sesame Tofu
This simple Keto vegan recipe is packed full of Asian flavors and is super easy to make on a weeknight. Extra-firm tofu is sliced thin, then sauteed in oil until crisp on both sides. The tofu is removed from the pan, so a sauce can be created with sauteed ginger and garlic, cooked until fragrant, and when combined with soy sauce and rice vinegar. The pan-fried tofu added back into the pan to mingle with the ginger-garlic soy sauce an then plated and topped with freshly sliced scallions. This is the best-pan-fried sesame tofu! The best way to get extra crispy tofu is to use a paper towel to dry off the excess moisture before searing. However, extra firm tofu already has a lot of its moisture content removed so it can be sliced and go directly into the hot pan. To ensure the best sear, start heating your pan ahead of time to be sure that it is hot. Next, add the oil and swirl the pan. Then add the tofu. When the tofu is added to the pan it should give a good sizzle; if it doesn , then you know your pan will need to be hotter at the start next time. There isn food that is necessary Keto or non-Keto; it is based on a balance of macros (high protein and high fat). While tofu can be Keto, it should be consumed with something high-fat since tofu is very lean. You can pair this tofu with avocado and butter sauteed veggies to help get those healthy fats into the meal. Tofu is not allowed on a strict Paleo diet. Soy sauce is Keto, but for those that have a wheat sensitivity, opt for tamari instead, which is gluten-free but contains soy. If either allergen is an issue, substitute the soy sauce for coconut aminos in a 1:1 ratio. This dish would be great paired with cauliflower rice and a dark green vegetable like these: https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/Keto-roasted-bok-choy
