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May 31, 2011

Simple Sautéed Tofu

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Simple Sauteed Tofu with Crispy Sesame Kale

I make this dish every week. It’s easy, tasty and requires very little prep and cleanup—perfect for a weekday dinner. The tofu requires no pressing or marinating, and can be topped with whatever sauce you’re in the mood for. I like it drizzled with a bit of toasted sesame oil and soy sauce or just a side of sriracha. When rinsing the kale during prep, make sure to dry it thoroughly with a kitchen towel before you place it into the oven; otherwise, it will just steam instead of crisping up.

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Simple Sauteed Tofu with Crispy Sesame Kale

SIMPLE SAUTEED TOFU WITH CRISPY SESAME KALE


  • Author: olivesfordinner.com
  • Yield: 2 servings
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Ingredients

  • One bunch of kale, stems removed and ripped into small pieces
  • 1–2 TB toasted sesame oil
  • 1 TB sesame seeds
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 block of tofu, sliced whatever way you like
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275.
  2. Line a large cookie sheet with foil and place the well-dried off kale onto the sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the sesame oil and season with a pinch of salt. Place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
  3. While the kale is baking, heat a small amount of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the tofu pieces into the pan and saute for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and fry on the other side for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the kale from the oven and flip the pieces over. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until well-crisped.
  5. Serve immediately with the tofu.

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  1. Junia says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:23 am

    this looks delicious! sesame oil has great flavor!

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  2. Elisabeth says

    June 4, 2011 at 5:27 am

    So simple yet amazing!

    Reply
  3. erinwyso says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Thanks Junia! Isn't toasted sesame oil the best?!

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  4. erinwyso says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Thanks Elisabeth! : )

    Reply
  5. trina says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Looks great! I love the idea of the sesame with the kale.

    Reply
  6. erinwyso says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Thanks Trina! I'm a huge fan of your blog!

    Reply
  7. erinwyso says

    June 5, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks Jun! Yes, I drained the liquid off of the tofu and gave it a little squeeze before cutting it into slices. So it will fry crispy on the outside, but will have a nice soft texture on the inside.

    Reply
  8. Jun says

    June 5, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Crispy kale is definitely going places. Did you drain liquid off the tofu before sauteing them?

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  9. jeffie says

    August 6, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Ah, I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog! It's giving me so many new ways to prepare tofu. Gracias 🙂

    Reply

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