Sesame-Crusted Tofu With Radish-Apple Salad

Ingredients

• 500gfirm tofu, drained and patted dry
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ cup black and/or white sesame seeds
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 small granny smith apple, unpeeled and cut into thin matchsticks (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks

Preparation

1. slice tofu crosswise into 8 steaks. pat dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. place sesame seeds in a shallow dish. press each tofu steak into the seeds, coating completely.
2. heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the tofu; cook until browned and crisp on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. meanwhile, whisk vinegar, ginger paste and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. add spinach, apple and radishes; toss to coat. serve the slaw with the tofu steaks.