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Glazed Sesame Tofu with Soft Egg
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Glazed Sesame Tofu with Soft Egg

★★★★★ 4.7 (63 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Sesame Tofu with Soft Egg, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
25 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb sesame tofu
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup dashi
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tsp scallions
  • 1 medium toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 lb fresh ginger
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the sesame tofu dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the sesame tofu, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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