Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Name: Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. Korean red pepper flakes (or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper); 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp. Toasted sesame seeds; 1 container firm tofu; vegetable oil; 1 scallion; Steamed rice

Published: Nov 16, 2010

Be the first to review!

Yields:

2 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Jump to recipe

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the zen simplicity of this stir-fry dish. We toss in Korean red pepper flakes to kick start the tofu base.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. Korean red pepper flakes (or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper)
1 clove garlic
1/2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. Toasted sesame seeds
1 container firm tofu
vegetable oil
1 scallion
Steamed rice

Directions

1. Step 1In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the sugar, red pepper, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and sesame seeds.
2. Step 2Slice the tofu crosswise into 8 thin slabs. Dry the tofu with paper towels, pressing until no moisture remains.
3. Step 3In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch oil until shimmering. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Spoon the sauce over the fried tofu and sprinkle with the scallion. Serve with steamed rice.