Thursday, March 30, 2006

Orange-Lacquered Tofu

I made this recipe pretty much exactly as it appears in the latest issue of Vegetarian Times, so I won't reproduce it verbatim. But the general method is to pan-fry slices of extra-firm tofu until brown, then add a sauce made up of orange juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil and a little Tobasco (which is essentially my default tofu marinade). Cook until the sauce thickens and serve!

I brought extra sauce to the table, thinking that the tofu might be a little bland. But it was perfect... with an almost al-dente exterior and an addictive flavor.

My boy made this for me while I did yoga this evening... he's much better at frying tofu than I am. I'm just not patient enough. :)