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Hunan Chinese · China

Garlic and Sesame Grilled Tofu with Steamed Chard and Spicy Mango Sauce

Enhances the dish with a savory, nutty flavor from garlic and sesame.

27 minutes2 servings
Garlic and Sesame Grilled Tofu with Steamed Chard and Spicy Mango Sauce
Photo: Karen and Brad Emerson · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Drizzle sesame oil and mix in minced garlic into the sauce before tossing with chard and tofu.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush tofu with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
  3. In a steamer, cook chard stems for 4 minutes, then add leaves and steam for 3 more minutes. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine mango, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well. Set aside.
  5. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
  6. Add chard and tofu to the pan. Toss gently to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve the tofu and chard with the mango sauce on the side.

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