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Sizzling Sesame Tofu over Steamed Rice
Japanese Free recipe

Sizzling Sesame Tofu over Steamed Rice

4.7 (358 ratings)

Our Sesame Tofu leans on soy sauce and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished over Steamed Rice.

Prep
8 min
Cook
26 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb sesame tofu
  • 4 oz soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dashi
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 cup scallions
  • 3 cloves toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp 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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