Crispy Sesame Tofu With Vegetables

This recipe produces tofu with a crisp, flavorful coating. The sautéed bell peppers and onions add a tasty and colorful touch.

Ingredients

• 0.3333333333333333 cup sesame seeds
• 1 pound extra-firm tofu (cut lengthwise into 8 slices, well-drained and patted dry )
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
• 1.5 tablespoons fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
• 1 teaspoon dark (Asian) sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Place the sesame seeds on a small plate. Dredge the tofu slices in the sesame seeds to coat them on all sides.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the tofu to a serving platter.
4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, bell peppers, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
5. Stir in the sesame oil and tamari.
6. Remove from the heat and serve the vegetables with the tofu.