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.
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 - Serves: 4 persons
 
Ingredients
- ⅓cup sesame seeds
 - 1pound extra-firm tofu (cut lengthwise into 8 slices, well-drained and patted dry )
 - 3tablespoons vegetable oil
 - 1small onion (thinly sliced)
 - 1medium red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
 - 1medium yellow bell pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
 - 1 ½tablespoons fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
 - 1teaspoon dark (Asian) sesame oil
 - 1tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
 
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Place the sesame seeds on a small plate. Dredge the tofu slices in the sesame seeds to coat them on all sides.Step 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.Step 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.Step 5
Stir in the sesame oil and tamari.Step 6
Remove from the heat and serve the vegetables with the tofu.