Sesame tofu w/spinach
(from moopdog’s recipe box)
Source: Moosewood Simple Suppers p.56
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cake firm tofu
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 Tbs dark sesame oil
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- A few drops Tabasco/hot sauce
- 2 tsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 10 oz spinach, rinsed
- salt & pepper
Directions
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Slice tofu lengthwise into 4 rectangular slabs. Then slice slabs in half to make 8 roughly square pieces. Spread sesame seeds on a plate, and press tofu into seeds.
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Heat sesame oil in large skillet- med heat. Arrange tofu in single layer, cook 5 mins.
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Flip & cook another 5 mins.
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Add soy sauce & hot sauce, flip tofu, and cook another minute, until most of liquid absorbed.
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Transfer tofu to a plate.
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Add oil & garlic, saute 30 seconds, until golden.
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Add damp spinach, cook for a minute or two, stirring.
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Season w/salt & pepper.