Oriental-Style Tofu

oriental-style tofu

JapaneseOtherEasy30 min

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 blocks firm tofu, drained, 350 grams each
  • vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Splenda
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. hot red bean paste, or to taste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the broiler.

  2. 2

    Cut the tofu into ½-inch slices.

  3. 3

    Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet(s) with vegetable oil, place the tofu in a single layer on the sheet(s) and lightly brush the top with oil.

  4. 4

    Broil, as close to the heat as possible until the tofu is lightly browned. Turn over and brown on the other side.

  5. 5

    Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, Splenda, garlic, sesame seeds and hot bean paste.

  6. 6

    Heat the soy mixture to a boil in a large pan over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Gently add the tofu in a single layer. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the mixture over the top of the tofu.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with the green onions and serve.

Tags

japanese

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