Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing Recipe

Name: Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons mirin; 4 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons miso; 1 scallion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon ginger chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; jalapeno pepper seeded; 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 teaspoon oil sesame seed; 10 ounces firm tofu drained, sliced; 1 teaspoon oil sesame seed; 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil; sesame seeds; kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons mirin
4 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons miso
1 scallion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger chopped
2 tablespoons honey
jalapeno pepper seeded
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon oil sesame seed
10 ounces firm tofu drained, sliced
1 teaspoon oil sesame seed
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
sesame seeds
kosher salt

1
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Best if allowed to chill overnight.
2
Heavily coat one side of tofu with jalapeno miso dressing. Allow to rest in fridge for 2 hours.
3
Once tofu is done marinating, heat a dry pan over medium heat.
4
While pan heats, spread a layer of sesame seeds and a pinch of salt on a plate and press non-marinated side of tofu into sesame seeds.
5
Hold hand just over bottom of pan to feel how hot it is. (You should feel heat emanating towards your hand.). When it's ready, add both oils, swirl in the pan and lay in then the tofu (sesame side first). Cook on both sides until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
6
Serve over a bed of greens and drizzle with extra dressing. Salt to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons mirin, 4 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing

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