Korean-Inspired Sauteed Tofu
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Asian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/16 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
- 1/3 (14-ounce) package water-packed soft tofu, drained
- 1 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and julienne-cut
- 2 tablespoons diagonally sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
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Combine vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.
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Cut tofu crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Arrange tofu on several layers of paper towels. Top with several more layers of paper towels; top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Let stand 30 minutes. Remove tofu from paper towels. Cut tofu into (1-inch) cubes. Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until crisp, carefully turning to brown on all sides. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in pan. Add ginger and green onions to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds or just until golden. Add ginger mixture to vinegar mixture; stir well. Pour vinegar mixture over tofu; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and sesame seeds.