sesame ginger tofu

this is a very tasty way to eat tofu. just make sure you leave enough time for some marinating--it takes tofu awhile to soak up the flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb extra firm tofu
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 t chopped ginger
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1 T canola oil
2 T sesame oil
3 t packed brown sugar
2 T soy sauce
1 T mirin
sesame seeds

4 servings

Directions

drain the tofu well and slice it into either four or eight equal-sized pieces. mix together garlic through mirin and marinate the tofu in it for a few hours or overnight.

fry in a non-stick pan oiled with canola oil, about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. top with sesame seeds. serve with brown rice or quinoa and some sauteed greens or roasted vegetables.