Asian Crispy Tofu Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 14 ounces organic extra firm tofu (nasoya works great and low fat is also okay to use)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 -2 scallion, sliced thin ( and green parts)
• 2 garlic cloves (smashed with back of knife or garlic press)
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass (optional but recommended) or 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass (optional but recommended)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 whisk all ingredients except for tofu in a 9x9 inch square baking dish.
• 2 drain and slice tofu in half lengthwise to make two thinner slabs. blot with a paper towel.
• 3 preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. slide tofu slices onto skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, flipping carefully with a large spatula. brown it nicely to give it color and texture.
• 4 slip tofu slices into marinade, and turn with spatula at least once. while the tofu is sitting in the marinade, cut each slab 3 times lengthwise and widthwise with a sharp knife to make 16 squares per slab. toss carefully.
• 5 let marinate for up to 30 minutes and remove garlic and ginger slices before serving warm, at room temperature or chilled.