Tofu With Garlic Mirin Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
2 teaspoons cooking oil
Sauce
1/8 cup mirin
1/8 cup soy sauce or 1/8 cup tamari
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced, to taste

Preparation

Slice tofu into 1/4 inch strips.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add cooking oil.
Fry tofu until light golden, making sure both sides are browned.
Remove tofu to paper-towel lined plate.
Stir all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, adding the sesame oil last.
Pour mixture into skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
Return tofu to skillet, and toss to coat.
Serve with steamed jasmine rice, or cooked soba noodles if desired.