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First slice tofu in half down the middle.
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Then cut each section in half horizontally, so the tofu becomes a thin rectangular shape.
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With a paper towel, blot all of the excess water from the tofu, so it can crisp up when you pan fry it.
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In a hot pan, add about 1/4 inch of high temperature vegetable oil.
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Spread oil around to make sure it covers entire pan.
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Carefully place the tofu pieces in the pan in a single layer.
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Make sure heat is high to medium (safer to have heat a little bit more on the high side).
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It is important to keep the temperature pretty high to get the crispy texture on the tofu.
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It will take about 3 minutes for tofu to get crispy golden brown on one side.
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Once tofu is golden brown, carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes.
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Once tofu is crispy golden brown on both sides, transfer tofu to a plate.
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Dice your scallions and mince your garlic.
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In a bowl, add garlic, scallion, soy sauce, sesame oil, water and sesame seeds.
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With a spoon, mix so all the flavors come together.
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In a large pot, place one layer of cooked tofu.
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Add some of the sauce over the tofu.
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Then place another layer of tofu into the pot and add more sauce.
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Depending on how big your pot is, you may need to place a third layer of tofu.
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Spread the rest of the sauce on top of tofu.
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Place lid on pot and turn flame high.
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Once sauce starts to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes so tofu absorbs the flavors of the sauce.
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Pair with rice.
