Sesame Crusted Tofu

Tofu gets a bad rap. However, I still love it. This is a good way of adding flavour and texture to what my boyfriend describes as "a tasteless grey mass of bean curd". Here goes.

Ingredients

1 piece of firm tofu 

2 tbsp sesame seeds

1 tbsp poppy seeds

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

salt and pepper

olive oil 

Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess liquid. I do this by popping a plate and a weight on top, like my big jar of muesli. Place the tofu on kitchen paper to catch any more liquid. Mix the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, chilli flakes, salt and pepper on a plate. Cover the tofu in the seed mix by gently pressing it all together to stick. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and place the crusted tofu slab into the hot pan. Fry for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and drain any excess oil on kitchen paper. Cut into triangles and serve! I like mine with sweet chilli dipping sauce. 

i think i've suc-seeded myself here