Sesame Lime-Seared Tofu

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 oz of firm or extra-firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 scallion, white and light-green parts only, chopped

Method

• Press tofu: put it between several layers of paper towels and place heavy pan on top, and let stand for ten minutes
• Cut tofu into cubes
• Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add tofu cubes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until light golden brown
• Flip, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more
• Drizzle in lime juice and soy sauce, and scatter the scallion into the pan Toss tofu a few times to coat it with the flavours
• Cook for about 2 minutes, just until liquid thicken around tofu
• Serve sprinkled with the chopped scallion

Source

The College Vegan Cookbook: "Sesame Lime-Seared Tofu"