Honey Sesame Tofu

I ordered some Chinese take out with a friend this weekend, and my indulgence of choice was Honey Sesame Tofu.  I never had it before, and it was pretty good.  I liked the sweet flavor and thick tofu pieces.  Then I started thinking…. wait, I could make this…and make it healthier…

Honey Sesame Tofu

Pieces:

1. 1 block of firm tofu
2. 3 tbsp. oil for sauteing
3. 2 tbsp. gluten free soy sauce
4. 1 tbsp. sesame oil
5. 6 tbsp. honey
6. 2 tbsp. agave nectar
7. 3 tbsp. plum sauce
8. 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
9. 1 tsp. chili powder
10. 1 tbsp. soy flour
11. sesame seeds for sprinkling

Process:

1. Make crispy tofu pieces, like I did in Sweet and Salty Stir Fry.  Follow steps 1-6 to dry, slice, and saute the tofu in hot oil in a shallow pan until they start to brown.
2. While the tofu is cooking, make the honey sauce by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, honey,  agave nectar, plum sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder.
3. Heat the sauce on low until it starts to bubble, whisking thoroughly.
4. Then add 1 tbsp. soy flour to thicken, and stir for just another minute.
5. Pour the sauce over the tofu, sprinkle some sesame seeds, and serve over rice and/or vegetables.

Here is the take out version with rice:

Here is my version with snap peas:

Pretty close… and I am sure my version is healthier!

Happy Allergy Free Eating.