Maple-lemon Tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons thinly sliced chives or scallions, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• wrap tofu in a clean dish towel and weight it with something heavy, such as a large can; leave it to drain for 30 minutes.
• slice tofu crosswise into 12 skinny slices, then cut those in half so you end up with 24 skinny half slices.
• mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
• heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. arrange tofu in a single layer in skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden and crisp on bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. (it won't get very dark, but it will look nice and appetizing.) turn all pieces over and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. reduce heat to low, add garlic and cook, moving garlic around with a spatula in spaces between tofu, 1 minute.
• increase heat to medium-low. add maple syrup, soy sauce, and lemon juice, shaking to distribute sauce. cook a minute or so, then turn and cook another minute or so, until sauce is reduced to a syrupy glaze and tofu looks nicely coated. transfer tofu to plates and scatter with chives or scallions.