Pan Fried Tofu with Sesame-Orange Dressing

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Pan Fried Tofu with Sesame-Orange Dressing

 

This Serves 2 it's delish!

 

3/4 lb extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

2 teaspoons grated & peeled fresh ginger

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional)

 

Press tofu dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon

vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet

over medium high heat until hot but not burning, then

sauté tofu until

golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer

to a plate.

Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet

over moderate heat

until hot, then cook watercress, toss in pan with

wooden spoon, until

just wilted. Stir in sesame seeds. Transfer watercress

to a platter and

arrange tofu on top.

Simmer remaining ingredients in skillet 1 minute and

spoon sauce over

tofu.