Crisp Black Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
• 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• ⅓ cup sesame seeds
• 1 lb extra-firm tofu, cut into ½-inch-thick slices (about 8 slices), drained well and patted dry
• 4 tbsp roasted garlic oil or olive oil
• 1½ tbsp peeled minced fresh ginger
• ¼ cup rice vinegar

Directions

1. In medium bowl, mix scallions, bell pepper and bean sprouts. Evenly divide vegetables between 2 plates.
2. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Dredge tofu slices in sesame seeds to coat on all sides.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in heavy skillet over medium heat.
4. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Evenly divide tofu between the 2 plates, leaning sesame tofu against vegetable mounds.
6. Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to skillet.
7. Add ginger and cook over medium heat, stirring often, 1 minute.
8. Stir in rice vinegar, bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
9. Drizzle tofu and vegetables with pan sauce.
10. Serve hot.