Grilled Tofu with Wasabi-Honey Glaze

Ingredients

 * 2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
 * 4 cups cooked rice (brown rice, wild rice or japonica)
 * 1/4 cup tamari
 * 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
 * 2 Tbs. shallots
 * 2 Tbs. sesame oil
 * 1/4 cup rice vinegar
 * 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slabs
 * 2 Tbs. Wasabi
 * 1/4 cup honey

Directions

 * 1) In small bowl, combine tamari, ginger, shallots, sesame oil and rice vinegar.
 * 2) Place tofu cutlets on platter and coat both sides with marinade.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
 * 4) Arrange tofu cutlets on grill or in grill pan and cook on both sides until outside is lightly browned and center is warmed through, about 3 minutes per side.
 * 5) Carefully remove to a platter.
 * 6) While tofu is cooking, combine Wasabi and honey in a small mixing bowl.
 * 7) Add water as needed to form a thick glaze.
 * 8) Arrange grilled tofu steaks on a bed of hot rice.
 * 9) Brush with wasabi-honey glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.