Steamed tofu, home-style

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Block firm tofu
1 Green onion (with top)
2 tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Finely chopped ginger root
1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
½ teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Tofu, made from cooked soybeans, is used as a major nonmeat source of protein in Oriental countries.

Cut tofu into 2x2x1/2-inch pieces. Cut green onion diagonally into ½-inch pieces. Place tofu on shallow heatproof platter. Place platter on rack in steamer. Cover and steam over boiling water 10 minutes. (Add boiling water if necessary.) Pour off excess water from platter. Heat 8-inch skillet until hot. Add oil and tilt skillet to coat side. Add ginger root. Cook and stir until light brown (be careful not to burn). Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Pour over tofu and garnish with green onion.

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