Sesame-Seared Tofu

Serve this seared tofu with a simple cucumber salad for a light but filling lunch. For a vegetarian dish, omit the bonita flakes.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup rice
1 (12-14) ounce package extra-firm tofu
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon Asian-style sesame oil (or canola oil with a dash of hot sesame oil)
3 cloves garlic, minced

Toppings:

Fresh minced ginger
Grated carrots
Green onions, finely sliced
Bonita flakes
Soy sauce
Korean chili paste

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions.
Cut tofu into 4 portions. Remove excess water by pressing tofu "steaks" between a couple of paper towels.
Put sesame seeds on a plate and coat both sides of tofu with sesame seeds.
Heat sesame oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Sear tofu briefly in hot pan, turning after a couple of minutes. (Add more oil to pan before turning, if needed.)
Place tofu over rice and top with desired toppings.

This recipe is courtesy of Gourmandize.com.

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