Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Lemongrass-Orange Reduction
Serve these crispy cutlets with steamed greens. The bright citrus sauce also works as a tasty topping for roasted squash.
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Ingredients
Cutlets
- 1 16-oz pkg. firm tofu, drained
- 6 Tbs. hulled sesame seeds
Reduction
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh lemongrass
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 Tbs. reduced-sodium tamari
- 1 orange, supremed, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
1. To make Cutlets: Press tofu between 2 cutting boards; tip boards over sink edge 30 minutes. Halve tofu crosswise into 2 slabs, then slice slabs into 2 cutlets.
2. To make Reduction: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Whisk in juice, broth, and tamari. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
3. Spread sesame seeds on plate. Dredge Cutlets in sesame seeds.
4. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat; add Cutlets. Cook 10 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once. Serve each cutlet with 3 orange slices (if using) and 3 Tbs. Reduction.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 256
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 17 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 292 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g