Sesame Tofu

Serve with steamed or sauteed vegetables and brown rice

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 14  ounces extra firm tofu
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch, for dusting
•  canola oil (for frying)
• 1⁄2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• 1  bunch scallion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

• Sauce

• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 3  tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons  finely minced gingerroot
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 2  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar
• 2  finely minced garlic cloves
• 1 -2  teaspoon  red chili pepper flakes

Directions

1. Wrap tofu with paper towels and place on a cutting board.
2. Put a heavy plate on top to press out liquid for approximately 20 minutes.
3. Stir sauce ingredients together in a saucepan.
4. Simmer sauce while you cook the tofu.
5. Dry drained tofu with paper towels and cube.
6. Dust very lightly with cornstarch.
7. Heat 1" oil in deep frying pan.
8. Fry tofu in 350 degree F oil until golden brown.
9. Place fried tofu in a large bowl and toss with 2/3 cup sauce, sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds and scallions.
10. Toss gently.
11. Serve remaining sauce for dipping or drizzled over vegetables.