Better-than-takeout sesame tofu
            
            
            
        
      
      
    
  This was a delicious treat. Quicker, cheaper, and by all means healthier than takeout chinese. We will definitely be making this one again. It would also be good made with chicken, if you're the type that can never eat enough chicken. :) Better-Than-Takeout Sesame Tofu Makes 3-4 servings. Ingredients 1 package extra firm tofu 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup peanut or canola oil sesame seeds 8 stalks broccolini Sauce: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup water 1/8 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili paste 1 garlic clove, minced Directions Cut tofu into 1/2 thick slices. Place in a 9x13" baking pan lined with a tea towel, top with another towel followed by another baking pan. Weight with something heavy (soup cans or something), and let press for 20-30 minutes. Cut into cubes. Coat tofu cubes in egg, then toss in cornstarch until coated and dry. Shake off extra cornstarch. Combine sauce ingredients in a small
 
             
                     
                     
                    
                    
                    
                    
                
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