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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (77g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 inch fresh gingerroot
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 45		(62%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 5.0g	7%
	Saturated Fat 0.9g	4%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 108mg		4%
Potassium 112mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	2%
	Sugars 0.5g
Protein 5.7g		11%
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Soy and Ginger Glazed Tofu

Recipe #172518 | 46 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Hey Jude
Jun 15, 2006

I love tofu...I like how it picks up the flavor of whatever sauce it's coated with. I especially liked this recipe where the tofu is browned a bit before having the sauce poured on top. This can be served warm or at room temperature. It would be a good addition to a bento box (Japanese boxed lunch). I found this gem in the Chicago Tribune, which attributes it to Ron Bilaro.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
1 green onion, chopped (white and some green)

Directions

1
Stir cornstarch into water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside. Heat vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk dissolved cornstarch into the soy mixture. Cook, whisking, until mixture starts to thicken, about 20 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in ginger and garlic. Set aside.
2
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over high heat. Add tofu and cook, turning turning several times, until all four sides of the block are beginning to brown, about 2 minutes each side. Set aside for 2 minutes and then slice into 6 slices. Transfer to a platter and pour soy mixture over slices, then garnish with the chopped green onions.
3
You can slice and brown the tofu any way that you prefer -- cut it into logs, blocks or even little bunny shapes if that's what you like!

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From: Kumquat the Cat's friend

On Aug 11, 2006

Oh, this was not what I expected it to be, but it was still quite tasty. I was pleased. The vinegar made it tart, and the cornstarch thickened the sauce up a bit. I might try this with teriyaki sauce too. I liked the effect the browning had on the texture of the tofu. If you want to brown this on all sides, just make sure you cut it up evenly which is what I did. I've always loved tofu myself:D Thanks for this terrific recipe JJ!

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From: Penuchek

On Aug 2, 2006

Delicious! Easy to prepare! I've made this twice since I discovered this recipe. I did substitute teriyaki for the soy, since I like a bit of sweet in the sauce. Just all around fantastic! Thanks for putting the recipe out there! Love it, Love it, Love it.

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From: PinkCherryBlossom

On Jun 22, 2006

I've only ever had tofu once and i absolutely hated it! I thought i would give this a try on the basis of "If I force myself to eat enough of it I'll like it eventually" This was absolutely divine! i was a bit concerned when i took the tofu out of the packet and had to take a deep breath before i tried it butg yum, yum, yum even the carnivore other half liked it! I served this with Lemon noodles (#9993)mmmm...

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From: ladypit

On Jun 21, 2006

We really enjoyed this. I made the sauce as described and did the initial cooking of the tofu as stated. Then I sliced it into 7 logs and then cut again so it was blocks. I added a bit of sesame oil to the pan and fried the chunks up a bit (I like it crispy on the outside on all sides). This sauce is lovely. Tangy and zippy. It did not convert my 6 year old tofu hater, but he ate one whole piece without too much fuss. My 4 year old and I (the family tofu lovers) really enjoyed it. Dh is on the fence about tofu, but he had two servings so I count that as a win. I served this with ginger rice (from a box) and some cut up cantaloupe. Good dinner. Thanks!

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