Pan-Seared Soy Sauce and Black Pepper Tofu

Pan-Seared Soy Sauce and Black Pepper Tofu:

This is the best and easiest way to prepare tofu that's crispy, simply flavored and salty, and goes with pretty much anything! No breading or deep frying required- great for tofu beginners.



Ingredients:

• 14 oz. firm tofu
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• Plenty of fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for serving, optional

Instructions:

1. Press the tofu in a tofu press, or by placing on top of plenty of clean paper towels on a plate, topped with more paper towels, with a heavy skillet on top, for thirty minutes.
2. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes or 1/2-inch thick slices.
3. Mix the tofu with the soy sauce (1/4 cup) and black pepper. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Heat the oil (2 tablespoons) in a well-seasoned cast iron or nonstick skillet and sear the tofu on each side on medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned and crispy.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.