Pan-Fried Asian Tofu

Maybe it was just me but I used to consider tofu as something to eat when there was no meat available. I never considered it as a main dish option. Instead, my mother used to prepare it as a starter dish or a central ingredient in Korean-type soups. Having worked in Japanese restaurants, my appreciation for tofu grew with every new dish I would eat. These days I eat tofu once a week in a variety of ways. 

However, the most common way I prepare it is by pan-frying the tofu first then making a quick Asian-inspired sauce to pour over the soy-based bites. What I love about tofu is how easily adaptable it is because of its neutral and mild flavor. This particular recipe can be made quickly as a starter or main dish. However, I prefer to serve it as part of a larger Asian meal. Enjoy!