Soy-Sesame Sauce Tofu
- One 14 ounce (396g) package firm tofu, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil (or other high flashpoint oil)
- 1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
- Sliced green onions, to garnish
- Pat the tofu block dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
- Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the oil and after the oil is hot, carefully add the tofu into a single layer (hot oil may splatter).
- Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crisped.
- Lower the heat to medium and carefully add the ginger, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and sesame seed oil.
- Simmer for 1 minute and then serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
grapeseed, fresh ginger, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame seed oil, sesame seeds, green onions
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/soy-sesame-sauce-tofu (may not work)