Spice-Crusted Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant (~2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl to cool.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into eight 1/2-inch thick slices.
Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.
In a small bowl, mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.
Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty (~4 minutes). Flip and cook the other side (~3 minutes).
Add honey mixture to the pan and quickly shake to coat the tofu. It will BUBBLE UP and EVAPORATE VERY QUICKLY.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.