General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Sesame Tofu

Name: Sesame Tofu
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200g firm tofu; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; ½ tsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch

Crispy sesame-crusted tofu cubes

Ages: 12 months+
Time: About 25 min
Serves: 2

Vegan

Ingredients

200g firm tofu
3 tbsp sesame seeds
½ tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Food guides for this recipe

Sesame Seeds
Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
Tofu

Method

1
Press and cube tofu
2
Toss with the low-sodium soy sauce
3
Coat with cornstarch and sesame
4
Pan fry until golden

Contains common allergens

Wheat
Soy
Sesame

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
ASCIA: How to introduce solid foods to babies for allergy prevention
CDC: Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit
USDA/HHS: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030

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