tofu salad

tofu salad*

ingredients

250 gms organic firm tofu

thumb size piece of ginger grated finely

2 tablespoons (tbs) sesame seeds

1-2 tbs kecap manis

1-2 tbs soy sauce (i used unsalted)

as much coriander as you want (i used homegrown so i used a lot) and cut as you prefer

3 -4 tbs olive oil

method

~ cut the tofu into preferred sized pieces and place on 3-4 layers of paper towel to drain for an hour or so turning the pieces occasionally 

~ heat oil and add sesame seeds, tofu and half of the ginger and cook over moderate heat turning the tofu pieces until all sides are browned

~ turn off the heat and add the sauces and remaining ginger

~ remove the tofu to a serving dish and add coriander

serving: can be eaten warm or cold..i served it warm yesterday with baked curried cauliflower but it goes well with salad

note: 

*   this is a recipe i learned to make when i was working in a cafe but i've adapted the method a bit because i found the sauce burned if the frying pan was left on the heat when it's added and i like the freshness of the extra and uncooked ginger