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Honey, Soy and Ginger Braised Tofu

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 10 oz extra-firm tofu
  • 2 Tbls soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbls honey
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 inch ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 Bartlett pear grated
  • 4 green onions finely chopped, whites and greens separated
  • 2 Tbls toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp gochujang paste
  • 2 Tbls canola oil
  • sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Lightly press the tofu block between your hands over the sink to get rid of as much water as possible, then wrap in paper towels and set aside.
  • Place the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, pear, green onion whites, sesame oil, gochujang and 1 Tbls water into a bowl and whisk to mix. Remove tofu from the paper towels and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Coat the bottom of a non-stick skillet with the canola oil and line a plate with a couple of sheets of paper towel. Heat the oil until it reaches smoking point and fry tofu slices for 8 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown on both sides. Remove the tofu to the paper-lined plate, allowing the excess oil to be absorbed.
  • Remove all but a Tbls of the oil from the pan. Add the soy mixture and stir for a minute, then put the tofu back in the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes glossy and thick.
  • Serve tofu with sauce poured over the top and sprinkled with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.