Dinner for 1

Sesame Tofu

Name: Sesame Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 3/4 tsp paprika; 1 dash salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch piece ginger; 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; green onions (optional); cooked rice (optional)

$12.39for 435 minServes 1

Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu is browned in oil, then tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame flavors.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu$0.17/oz typical	1 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.10

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.10 per serving$12.39 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp paprika
1 dash salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 inch piece ginger
4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 pinch red pepper flakes
green onions (optional)
cooked rice (optional)

Steps

Press the tofu under a heavy pan for 10 minutes, then cut it into bite-size cubes.
Toss the tofu with cornstarch, paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 10 minutes, turning often.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 3 minutes.

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