This is a variation of a dish that I do often when I cook for myself. It easily expands for others and is very forgiving, but I usually just make enough for one dinner and a lunch (the portions for which are below). I cooked the tofu on a grill plate, but it can be done in a normal pan.
Ingredients
for the Tofu:
1 package Firm Tofu, drained and sliced into 8 pieces
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp mollasses
1 tsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp hot sauce (something flavorful and smoked is the best)
for the Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus, ends removed.
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp crushed garlic
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds
Directions:
Heat oil for tofu in pan on medium high heat. Add tofu. leave sit for a couple minutes until the bottom side begins to crisp. (I often end up with a bit of tofu sticking to the pan, especially if it is not drained enough or if I didn't add quite enough oil).
Mix together remaining tofu ingredients and spoon half onto top side of tofu. Then flip the tofu. Spread remaining sauce over tofu. Let cook until second side becomes slightly crispy.
As the tofu is cooking, saute the asparagus in the sesame oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. remove from heat.
Mix together remaining tofu ingredients and spoon half onto top side of tofu. Then flip the tofu. Spread remaining sauce over tofu. Let cook until second side becomes slightly crispy.
As the tofu is cooking, saute the asparagus in the sesame oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. remove from heat.
Once the asparagus is cooked, put it aside. In the same pan, turn the heat down, add the garlic and gently cook until it becomes golden. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 30 more seconds. Pour sauce onto asparagus to serve.
