Tofu And Onions In Caramel Sauce

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   Put sugar and a tablespoon of water in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until sugar melts and browns a bit.

3. 3

   Turn off heat, and carefully add nam pla or soy sauce.

4. 4

   Turn heat to low, and add onion.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring, 5 to 10 minutes, until onion is very tender.

6. 6

   Add pepper and tofu.

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   Gently simmer, turning tofu once or twice in sauce so it is glazed and heated through, about 10 minutes.

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   Stir in butter, along with lime juice or vinegar.

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   Taste, and add salt, more pepper or lime juice or vinegar if you like.

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    Serve immediately over rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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