marinated tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 7 ounces fresh tofu, sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• combine the soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. add tofu slices; cover and refrigerate overnight.
• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. keep hot.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). remove tofu from marinade, place on a baking sheet. reserve marinade.
• toast the sesame seeds by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat. stir seeds constantly until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. immediately remove toasted seeds from pan to prevent burning. reserve.
• bake the tofu in the preheated oven until hot and cooked to your liking, approximately 8 minutes. drizzle tofu with remaining marinade.
• divide rice between 2 bowls, top with baked tofu, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.