Serve with steamed or sauteed vegetables and brown rice
Ingredients:
14 ounces extra firm tofu
1/4 cup cornstarch, for dusting
canola oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 bunch scallion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
3 tablespoons finely minced gingerroot
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 finely minced garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
Directions:
1. Wrap tofu with paper towels and place on a cutting board. 2. Put a heavy plate on top to press out liquid for approximately 20 minutes. 3. Stir sauce ingredients together in a saucepan. 4. Simmer sauce while you cook the tofu. 5. Dry drained tofu with paper towels and cube. 6. Dust very lightly with cornstarch. 7. Heat 1 oil in deep frying pan. 8. Fry tofu in 350 degree F oil until golden brown. 9. Place fried tofu in a large bowl and toss with 2/3 cup sauce, sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds and scallions. 10. Toss gently. 11. Serve remaining sauce for dipping or drizzled over vegetables.
