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Pan-Fried Tofu with Sesame Dressing

(Serves 4 to 6)

1 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Sesame dressing:
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons sesame paste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar

3 cups shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Garnish: a few pieces of red pepper shreds and green onion shreds

Rinse and drain tofu. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut it into 1 x 3-inch slices, ¼-inch thick.
In a large non-stick skillet, add 2 tablespoons oil. Pan-fry tofu slices over medium-high heat until slightly brown on both sides.
In a mixing bowl, combine sesame dressing ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
Spread lettuce shreds evenly on a serving plate. Place tofu slices on top. Spoon sesame dressing over. Sprinkle sesame seeds on tofu slices. Garnish with red pepper shreds and green onion shreds.

As Houston, Texas’ renowned Chinese cooking teacher, Dorothy Huang (chinesecuisinedh@aol.com) has taught thousands of people to embrace Chinese cooking in their homes. Her second cookbook, Chinese Cuisine, Made Simple, includes 160 mouth-watering recipes and beautiful color photographs.

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