Sesame Apricot Tofu

By Pinch of Yum · 40 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the block of tofu in half horizontally, then cut each half horizontally again if it is extra firm. Press out the water between paper towels under a few heavy books for a few minutes.
2. Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
3. Tear each tofu piece by hand into small chunks. Put them in a bowl, toss with soy sauce and one or two teaspoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with cornstarch and toss gently to coat.
4. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Cook the green beans by your preferred method (steam, microwave or sauté).
5. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and leave it undisturbed for a few minutes per side, flipping until the whole batch is browned and crispy, which can take 10-15 minutes.
6. Add the sauce to the tofu and remove the pan from the heat; the sauce will coat the tofu right away.
7. Top with chives and/or cilantro and sesame oil. Serve with rice and green beans, and season with more salt and plenty of black pepper to taste.

Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.

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