Caramelized Tofu With Brussels Sprouts

• 1 pound extra firm tofu
• 1/2 Cup brown rice
• 2/3-1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 Tablespoons cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• Optional toppings: More soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chopped scallions, peanuts.

1. 1) Press tofu block between a few paper towels. Put a cutting board on top with something heavy to press out liquid. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. 2) Chop tofu into strips and marinate in a few tablespoons of soy sauce.
3. 3) Prep all other ingredients. Cook rice, roughly chop brussel sprouts, and chop cilantro, garlic, etc.
4. 4) Add a few Tablespoons of vegetable oil to a hot pan (a wok or nonstick pan works best). Add tofu in a single layer and let cook for a few minutes on high heat until the tofu starts to brown.
5. 5) Turn tofu and brown on the second side.
6. 6) After cooking for a few minutes on each side, add brown sugar and toss to coat tofu in sugar. Cook for a few minutes until tofu caramelizes.
7. 7) Remove tofu and sprinkle with cilantro.
8. 8) Add sprouts to hot pan (don't wash it) and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9) Add garlic and rice and if pan is really try, a bit more oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook until sprouts are tender and some will be browned.
10. 10) Serve tofu over sprouts with toppings of choice.

brown rice, brussel sprouts, garlic, cilantro, brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, soy sauce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/caramelized-tofu-with-brussels-sprouts-51785831 (may not work)