SusanB, I just had a friend send me an e-mail with some recipes she recently tried and enjoyed, and when I saw this one I thought of you!
Japanese Tofu Steak with Vegetables and Brown Rice
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/8 cup mirin
2 tsp sesame oil
1 lb. firm tofu
2 Tbs. peanut oil (could sub olive, if you wanted)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, sliced
1 red peppers, deseeded, cut into strips
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup cornstarch, to dust
1 tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil, set aside. Cut the tofu into 3" thick steaks.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan on high. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds, add the zucchini, peppers and asparagus and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until light golden. Remove from pan, set aside and keep warm.
Place the cornstarch on a large flat plate and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dust each tofu steak in the mixture. Wipe pan clean, add remaining oil and return to high heat. Add tofu in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown and crisp.
Divide the vegetables between 4 serving plates, top with 2 tofu steaks, drizzle the tofu with the reserved sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with steamed brown rice.
Serves 4.
Sounds really good!!!
