Dinner for 4

Sesame Tofu

Name: Sesame Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 3/4 tsp paprika; 1 dash salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch piece ginger; 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; green onions (optional); cooked rice (optional)

Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu is browned in oil, then tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame flavors.

$0.37per serving $

35 minstart to table

4servings

Chinese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp paprika
1 dash salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 inch piece ginger
4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 pinch red pepper flakes
green onions (optional)
cooked rice (optional)

Steps

Press the tofu under a heavy pan for 10 minutes, then cut it into bite-size cubes.
Toss the tofu with cornstarch, paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 10 minutes, turning often.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 3 minutes.

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