GLAZED TOFU

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Yield 3-4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton firm or extra-firm tofu
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 T fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 c soy sauce
1 T molasses
2 t roasted peanut or dark sesame oil
2 T chopped cilantro
S&P
1-2 T vegetable oil

Steps:

1. Drain the tofu, cut into desired size & shapes, and set on paper towels to drain. Blot well. 2. While tofu is draining, combine the next 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with a few pinches of salt & plenty of pepper. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan and film with a tablespoon of oil. When hot, add the tofu and cook over med-high heat, without disturbing, until crisp and golden, about 7 min. Turn and cook on the other side, adding more oil if necessary. 4. Pour in the marinade and shuffle the pan back and forth to coat the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce is syrupy and the tofu is glazed. Don't let it cook so long that it gets sticky.