Sesame Tofu

This is a dish I like to serve over rice so you'll want to prepare your rice as you begin preparation for your sesame tofu. For this recipe I recommend either brown or white rice and not more than 6 servings.

You will need:
2 16 oz. packages of prepared stir fry Tofu (see blog "How to Prepare Your Entree Tofu")
8 oz. mini Bella mushrooms, sliced
1 head broccoli florets
1 medium onion, julienned
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 large carrots, thin slices

Teriyaki Sauce or homemade sauce using the following:
1/4 c. soy sauce
1-2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. black strap molasses
1 c. pineapple juice
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 heaping tbsp. corn starch
crushed red pepper, to taste
roasted sesame seeds

Pre-cut and pre-measure all ingredients so as to make cooking as smooth as possible. Prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients except the sugar and sesame seeds keeping additional pineapple juice nearby, set aside. Heat the wok or skillet to the highest temperature setting. Add a couple tablespoons of a light oil to the wok/skillet, it should just start to smoke, carefully add broccoli and carrots, gently toss and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until tender crisp; set aside. Bring wok/skillet back to high heat, add oil and stir fry onions and mushrooms for approximately 3 minutes, onions should be slightly transparent; set aside. Bring wok/skillet back up to high heat, add 1 tbsp. oil then garlic, stir fry for 1 minute. Stirring constantly, add the sauce, red pepper flakes, and sugar to taste; the sauce should thicken to a paste. Add pineapple juice until sauce reaches desired consistency (should be thick), should equal approximately 1 1/2 cups of sauce. If using a store bought sauce, add desired amount to the garlic then continue from here. Return all vegetables and tofu to the wok/skillet, coat in the sauce top with roasted sesame seeds, warm to hot and serve over a bed of rice. Approximately 6 servings.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories: 324 Carbs: 32 Fat: 9 Protein: 23 Sodium: 570 Sugar: 12