CARAMELIZED TOFU WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

CARAMELIZED TOFU WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS image

Categories Tofu

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound extra firm tofu
1/2 Cup brown rice
2/3-1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons cilantro
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
Optional toppings: More soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chopped scallions, peanuts.

Steps:

1) Press tofu block between a few paper towels. Put a cutting board on top with something heavy to press out liquid. Let sit for 10 minutes. 2) Chop tofu into strips and marinate in a few tablespoons of soy sauce. 3) Prep all other ingredients. Cook rice, roughly chop brussel sprouts, and chop cilantro, garlic, etc. 4) Add a few Tablespoons of vegetable oil to a hot pan (a wok or nonstick pan works best). Add tofu in a single layer and let cook for a few minutes on high heat until the tofu starts to brown. 5) Turn tofu and brown on the second side. 6) After cooking for a few minutes on each side, add brown sugar and toss to coat tofu in sugar. Cook for a few minutes until tofu caramelizes. 7) Remove tofu and sprinkle with cilantro. 8) Add sprouts to hot pan (don't wash it) and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. 9) Add garlic and rice and if pan is really try, a bit more oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook until sprouts are tender and some will be browned. 10) Serve tofu over sprouts with toppings of choice.