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Seared Sesame Tofu With Asian Salad Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Seared Sesame Tofu With Asian Salad
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  Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. minced green onions
  • 2/3 c. thinly-sliced yellow bell pepper
  • 2/3 c. mung bean sprouts
  • 1/4 c. sesame seeds
  • 10 ounce extra-hard tofu cut 1/2"-thk slices,
  •     and patted dry - (abt 6 slices)
  • 4 Tbsp. roasted garlic oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 c. rice vinegar

Directions

  1. Mix minced green onions, sliced bell pepper, and bean sprouts in medium bowl. Mound vegetables on 2 plates.
  2. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Dredge tofu slices in sesame seeds to coat on all sides.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. roasted garlic oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add in tofu and cook till rich golden, about 3 min per side. Divide tofu between 2 plates, leaning tofu against vegetable mounds.
  4. Add in remaining 2 Tbsp. garlic oil to same skillet. Add in chopped ginger; saute/fry 1 minute. Add in rice vinegar; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Drizzle tofu and vegetables with pan sauce.
  5. This recipe yields 2 servings;
  6. can be doubled.
  7. Comments: A purchased Asian noodle salad and crisp rice crackers are perfect with this meatless meal. Finish with slim wedges of cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries.