Sesame Pineapple Tofu Recipes

PINEAPPLE AND SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix the soy, sesame seeds honey and sesame oil. Toss the tofu and leave to marinate for as long as desired.
• As a general rule new tofu eaters a minimum of 30 minutes up to overnight, for those used to tofu 10 minutes.
• Heat 2 tbsp of the veg oil and when hot add the drained tofu. Stir fry for 5 minutes until crispy on the outside, remove and keep warm.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry for two minutes. Return the tofu to the pan along with any leftover marinade and heat for 1 minute.
• Serve with rice or noodles.

SESAME PINEAPPLE TOFU

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse well under cold water. Mix sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and salt in a shallow dish. Cut the block of tofu lengthwise into 8 thin "steaks." Pat dry with a paper towel, and press both sides into the sesame-seed mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add ginger, garlic and chiles and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add snap peas and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes more. Add pineapple juice, bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add pineapple, sesame oil and the noodles; toss to coat with the sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove the chiles. Serve the noodles with the tofu.

TOFU WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut drained tofu into small cubes.
• Drain syrup from the pineapple, retaining 1 tbsp of it.Dissolve cornflour in this.
• Stir in sherry and soy sauce.Add tofu and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the marinated tofu till the liquid has been absorbed.Remove and drain.
• Add a little more oil and stir-fry the green onion, bean sprouts and pineapple for 1 minute.
• Add tofu, cook for 2 minutes.
• Serve with boiled rice.

SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Wrap tofu with paper towels and place on a cutting board.
• Put a heavy plate on top to press out liquid for approximately 20 minutes.
• Stir sauce ingredients together in a saucepan.
• Simmer sauce while you cook the tofu.
• Dry drained tofu with paper towels and cube.
• Dust very lightly with cornstarch.
• Heat 1" oil in deep frying pan.
• Fry tofu in 350 degree F oil until golden brown.
• Place fried tofu in a large bowl and toss with 2/3 cup sauce, sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds and scallions.
• Toss gently.
• Serve remaining sauce for dipping or drizzled over vegetables.