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Asian Tofu Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

14 oz organic extra firm tofu (nasoya is a good brand) .
1 tsp sesame oil .
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced .
salt & pepper, to taste .
1-2 scallion, sliced thin (white & green parts) .
3 tbsps soy sauce .
2 garlic cloves (smashed with back of knife or garlic press) .
1 tsp dried lemongrass (optional but recommended) or 1 tbsp fresh lemongrass (optional but recommended)

Directions

Step #1 Whisk all ingredients except for tofu in a 9x9 inch square baking dish.
Step #2 Drain & slice tofu in half lengthwise to make two thinner slabs.
Step #3 Blot with a paper towel.
Step #4 Preheat nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame & spray with non-stick spray.
Step #5 Slide tofu slices onto skillet & grill for about 4-5 mins per side, flipping carefully with a large spatula.
Step #6 Brown it nicely to give it color & texture.
Step #7 Slip tofu slices into marinade, & turn with spatula at least once.
Step #8 While the tofu is sitting in the marinade, cut each slab 3 times lengthwise & widthwise with a sharp knife to make 16 squares per slab.
Step #9 Toss carefully.
Step #10 Let marinate for up to 30 mins & remove garlic & ginger slices before serving warm, at about room temp or chilled.
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