Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 14 oz. firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • plenty of fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
  • sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for serving, optional)

Instruction

  • Press the tofu in a tofu press, or by placing on top of plenty of clean paper towels on a plate, topped with more paper towels, with a heavy skillet on top, for thirty minutes.
  • Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes or 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Mix the tofu with the soy sauce (1/4 cup) and black pepper. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat the oil (2 tablespoons) in a well-seasoned cast iron or nonstick skillet and sear the tofu on each side on medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned and crispy.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.