The secret to making tofu irresistible

By Pick Up Limes · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the pressed tofu into slices about 2 cm (1 inch) thick.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger and sesame oil. Add the tofu slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning them now and then.
3. Cook the white rice according to the package directions.
4. Set up three plates: on the first, mix the cornstarch, salt and black pepper; on the second, pour the soy milk; on the third, mix the panko and toasted black sesame seeds.
5. In a saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until the cornstarch dissolves. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Set aside.
6. Coat each marinated tofu slice in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it briefly in the soy milk, then press it into the panko and sesame mixture.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the tofu slices.
8. Fry until crisp and golden on each side, then move to a wire rack.
9. Plate the rice, top with the crusted tofu, spoon the sauce over it, and add any vegetables you like.

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