Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
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Tofu is an unlikely partner for red wine, but in this recipe by Young Hwa Chung--wife of Dana Estates owner Hi Sang Lee--a soy-ginger glaze works well with the winery's Cabernet Sauvignon.


Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Anson Smart.

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Servings: 2 main-course or 4 first-course servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Asian Cuisine, Dinner, Quick and Easy, Seasonal, Summer, Tofu, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tofu
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2  tablespoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sugar
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Korean red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
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  • 1 
    large garlic clove, very finely chopped
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  • 1/2  tablespoon
    toasted sesame oil
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  • 2  teaspoons
    finely grated fresh ginger
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  • 1  teaspoon
    toasted sesame seeds
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  • 1  14-ounce
    container firm tofu
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    Vegetable oil, for frying
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  • 1 
    scallion, thinly slice
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    Steamed rice, for serving
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the sugar, red pepper, garlic, sesame oil, ginger and sesame seeds.
2.
Slice the tofu crosswise into 8 thin slabs. Dry the tofu with paper towels, pressing until no moisture remains.
3.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Spoon the sauce over the fried tofu and sprinkle with the scallion. Serve with steamed rice.
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