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Sesame and Chili Pan-Seared Tofu with Fermented Bean Paste

Name: Sesame and Chili Pan-Seared Tofu with Fermented Bean Paste
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 300g firm tofu; 2 tbsp fermented black bean paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 scallion, sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Adds a nutty and spicy kick to the tofu with sesame seeds and chili flakes.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chili flakes over the tofu before serving.
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat dry.
Heat oil in a pan and sear tofu until golden on all sides.
In the same pan, mix fermented bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger.
Add tofu to the pan and coat evenly, then top with scallions before serving.

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