Braised Sesame Tofu
Serves
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
14 oz (400 g) extra-firm tofu
½ tbsp tamari
1 tbsp mirin
½ tbsp gochujang
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, finely sliced, divided
6.8 fl oz (200 ml) water
1 tbsp coconut oil
7 oz (200 g) green beans
1 lime, juiced
sea salt, to taste
15 oz (440 g) cooked brown rice, for serving
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
581
Fats
21 g
Protein
29 g
Carbs
69 g
Instructions
- Pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper. Cut it in half lengthways, then slice into 1 cm thick pieces. Arrange the slices on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Cover with another sheet of paper and place a second plate on top to weigh it down. Set aside to drain.
- In a small bowl, add the tamari, mirin, gochujang, garlic, sesame seeds, most of the green onions (reserving some for garnish), and water. Stir to combine.
- Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu slices and sauté for four to five minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the sautéed tofu in the skillet. Scatter the green beans around the tofu. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, or until the sauce has thickened and the green beans are tender.
- Sprinkle the reserved green onions over the dish. Squeeze lime juice over the top to taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve hot alongside the cooked brown rice.