PANFRIED TOFU ON SESAME WATERCRESS WITH SOY-ORANGE DRESSING

Panfried Tofu on Sesame Watercress with Soy-Orange Dressing image

Time 25m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

Steps:

Pat tofu dry. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté tofu until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook watercress, turning with tongs, until just wilted. Stir in sesame seeds. Transfer watercress to a platter and arrange tofu on top.
Simmer remaining ingredients in skillet 1 minute and drizzle sauce over tofu.