Bacon-wrapped Tofu
Everything is better with bacon! And tofu is no exception. We enjoy it fresh, cold, with fresh grated ginger, chili oil, or soy sauce. But this is also very tasty!
- 1 block firm tofu
- Several strips of bacon, cut in half, depending on the size. (A leaner type bacon is preferred.)
- Optional: brown sugar, soy sauce
- Drain the tofu. Place on a plate and put a board or another plate on top. Leave for a few minutes to drain some water out of the tofu. Unwrap and cut into 1-inch cubes to match the width of your bacon.
- Wrap each piece in bacon, going around at least once so the ends overlap slightly. You can stretch the bacon to fit if necessary. You may also need to cut the bacon.
- Put the bacon wrapped tofu pieces with the overlapping edges side down in a cold, non-stick frying pan. Cook until crisp, then turn. Keep cooking and turning until all sides are done.
- To kick it up a notch, here is a sweet-salty variation. Add about 1-2 Tbsp of soy sauce to the pan, and a sprinkle about 1 Tbsp of brown sugar; stir rapidly to melt the sugar, then turn the bacon-tofu in the sauce until the moisture has largely evaporated. This makes it really YUMMY!
- Eat hot or at room temperature, preferably with plain rice as part of a Japanese meal. Also a nice appetizer or sake drinking accompaniment.
From website: http://www.justhungry.com/bacon-wrapped-tofu
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