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Simmered Sesame Tofu over Steamed Rice
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Simmered Sesame Tofu over Steamed Rice

★★★★★ 4.3 (362 ratings)

Our Sesame Tofu leans on soy sauce and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished over Steamed Rice.

Prep
12 min
Cook
26 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb sesame tofu
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dashi
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 medium fresh ginger
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the sesame tofu generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the sesame tofu and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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