Braised Tofu

Ingredients:

• 2 firm organic tofu
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 to 5 large garlic cloves, peeled & smashed
• 6 slices of fresh ginger, sliced into matchsticks
• 6 spring onions, sliced
• sesame seeds

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in some water

Directions:

1. Cut the tofu into strips. Place in a colander lined with kitchen towel, to drain.
2. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Heat a large non-stick skillet on high. Add oil once pan is hot. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Add drained sliced tofu fry for a minute or until very lightly browned on one side. Turn gently with a spatula until all the pieces are very lightly browned on the sides.
5. Add garlic, ginger and half of the spring onions and stir-fry gently for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
6. Reduce heat to low, drizzle in the sauce, stir to blend and cover wok with lid. Braise for 5 minutes. If sauce becomes too dry whilst cooking, add a few tablespoons of water.
7. Before serving, add remaining spring onions and garnish with some sesame seeds. Serve hot with steaming jasmine rice.