Braised tofu with sesame

• tofu↗400g extra-firm g

  extra-firm

• soy sauce↗½ tbsp reduced-salt tbsp

  reduced-salt

• mirin↗1 tbsp tbsp
• gochujang↗½ tbsp tbsp
• garlic cloves↗3

  finely chopped

• sesame seeds↗2 tsp tsp
• green onions↗2

  finely chopped

• rapeseed oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• green beans↗200g g
• lime↗1

  juice squeezed

• brown rice↗cooked

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pat dry the block of tofu with a paper towel and cut it lengthwise in half, then slice into 1 cm thick pieces. Place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper, cover with another sheet of paper and a plate to press while you prepare the braising mixture. Mix the soy sauce with mirin, gochujang, garlic, sesame seeds, most of the green onions, and 200 ml water.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over medium‑high heat and fry the tofu 4‑5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Pour in the soy‑sauce mixture and add the green beans. Bring to a gentle boil and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the braising sauce thickens and the green beans become tender.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with the remaining green onions, squeeze lime juice to taste, season with salt and serve with brown rice.