Wasabi Crusted Tofu

Wasabi Crusted Tofu

Ingredients

Spice blend
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp coriander pods
1 tsp Namida® 100% Pure Wasabi Powder

Other Ingredients
1 package extra-firm tofu
2 heads bok choy
9 oz spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
tamari to taste
2 Tbsp canola oil

Method

1. Put all the spice ingredients in a spice/coffee grinder, and add/subtract to taste.
2. Remove excess water from the tofu.
3. Put a dish towel on a plate, cut the tofu into 1/3 inch slabs, and place another dish towel on top of the tofu.
4. Let it sit for 20 minutes or so, occasionally pressing out the water.
5. Cut the tofu into cubes.
6. Pour the spice blend into a small bowl, and coat the tofu cubes in the spices.
7. Cook the tofu in 1 Tbsp canola oil 2-3 min. per side.
8. Transfer tofu to a plate.
9. Saute ginger and garlic in the remainder of the oil.
10. As they begin to brown, add the bok choy and spinach and stir-fry until greens are cooked down, then add tamari to taste (or soy sauce, if you prefer).
11. Serve with tofu over udon noodles or rice.