Japanese-Style Tofu

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb firm tofu, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon miso (I used yellow miso)
• 1 scallion, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons fresh watercress leaves or fresh daikon sprouts
• black sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the tofu into 4 rectangular pieces and remove the excess moisture by placing heavy pans directly on top of the tofu. Let stand about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat both oils up in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu on all sides to seal.

3. 3

   Place the tofu on a serving platter.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger and water (or broth). Just before the mixture comes to a boil, whisk in the miso.

5. 5

   Pour the sauce over the cooked tofu. Garnish with scallions, watercress or daikon sprouts, and the black sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Can be served hot or at room temperature.