Tofu Triangles in Creamy Nut Buttter Sauce with Scallions

Ingredients

• •1 carton firm tofu
• •2 tablespoons peanut or sesame oil
• •2 whole scallions
• •1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• •¼ cup regular soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon tamari
• •¼ cup nut butter
• •2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• •2 tablespoons sugar
• •½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• •2 whole scallions
• •⅓ cup water or stock
• •1 pinch salt

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Slice the tofu crosswise into scant 1/ 2-inch slabs, then cut each slab into 2 triangles. Blot with paper towels.

   5 min

2. 2.

   2. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet and add the oil. When hot, add the tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden. Turn and cook on the second side.

   10 min

3. 3.

   3. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for salt and add a little extra, if needed.

   5 min

4. 4.

   4. When the tofu is done, pour in half the sauce and cook until bubbling and partially reduced.

   5 min

5. 5.

   5. Turn off the heat, scatter the scallions and sesame seeds over the top, and bring to the table.

   2 min