Recreating the Central Market Sesame Tofu as someone not blessed with the chef gene

Every time I leave Austin, the sesame tofu from Central Market becomes one of the things that I miss most.

I like this tofu so much that I’ve found myself craving (and eating) it as a midnight snack, so I’ve decided to try recreating it at home.

But I’m stumped.

I figured out how they set the tofu, but can’t figure out the marinade to save me. There’s something off with every version I’ve tried.

The ingredients on the label are:

• Sesame oil
• Olive oil blend (90% canola, 10% extra virgin)
• Seasoned rice wine vinegar
• Soy sauce
• Hoisin sauce
• Sriracha chili sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Garlic
• Sugar
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Peppermint (guessing this is a really tiny amount for freshness?)

Please tell me I’m not alone in this weird, niche quest for $8 non-deep fried flavorful tofu from a grocery store. 😂

Does anyone know how to get this right? Any and all advice appreciated 🙏🏼