Ambers Japan Style Tofu Meal Recipes

Steps:

• 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.
• Heat both oils up in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu on all sides to seal.
• Place the tofu on a serving platter.
• 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.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked tofu. Garnish with scallions, watercress or daikon sprouts, and the black sesame seeds.
• Can be served hot or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Slice the tofu into 4 horizontal slabs. Gently press them between a tea towel to remove some of their moisture. Then slice into strips.
• Stir together the marinade ingredients in a shallow dish. Add the tofu strips, and flip gently (a wooden utensil works well) to coat. Let marinate for 20 minutes- 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, cook your quinoa, and let it rest, partially covered, off the heat when it's done.
• When the quinoa is cooked, you can also start steaming the beans and preparing the tofu:.
• Whisk everything for the sauce, EXCEPT the miso, in a small saucepan.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drain any extra marinade from the tofu strips, transfer them to the pan and fry till golden-brown. Set aside.
• Add the reserved marinade to the pan with the sauce ingredients and place it over medium heat. Quickly bring to a boil, whisking well to remove lumps of cornstarch. After it cooks for two minutes, remove from heat and stir in the miso.
• To serve, arrange 4 tofu strips on a bed of quinoa on each plate. Spoon sauce over top, and sprinkle with scallion and sprouts. Divvy up the beans on the side, and serve. Hope you enjoy!