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Tofu Sticks with Hot Sesame Dressing
Servings: 4
                                                                                
3 ounces tofu sticks (4 to 6 sticks)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Add 2 inches of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the
tofu sticks, breaking them if necessary to submerge them. Remove
from the heat.  Weight down the sticks with a plate that fits inside
the pot. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.  Remove the plate and
drain the tofu well. Cut the sticks into 2-inch lengths, trimming
and discarding any tough bits. Cut the sticks lengthwise in halves
or into quarters, to make narrow batons.  Set aside.  Heat a wok
or wide heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the peanut and sesame
oils. When the oil is hot, add the chile pepper flakes and the tofu
batons and stir-fry for 2 minutes, stirring and pressing on the
batons to expose them to the hot surface of the pan.  In a small
bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and whisk well, then
pour over the tofu batons. Stir-fry briefly to distribute the
flavors, and continue to cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Remove from the heat.  Turn out into a wide shallow bowl. Sprinkle
with the cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: Tofu sticks, also known as bean curd sticks, are available
at Chinese and other Asian markets. 

Printable version: tofu-sticks.txt.