SESAME SEED BAKED TOFU

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I had a picky 19 year-old try this and he gobbled it up, as did everybody else at the table. People were disappointed, but only because I didn't have enough.

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

300 g firm tofu
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted
1 green onion, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cut tofu into 6 or 8 slices.
  • Place in a square pan in a single layer.
  • In a small saucepan, combine water, soya sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and corn starch.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • While stirring, add oil.
  • Pour onto tofu.
  • Marinate 15 minutes (if prepared in advance, refrigerate overnight and rotate tofu occasionally).
  • Bake approximately 25 minutes or until tofu has a glazed look.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
  • *1 portion = 3 slices and represents 2 portions of meat & substitutes.

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