5-Spice Tofu

I used to make a similar tofu at the deli, crusted with ground pumpkin seeds, cornmeal and 5-spice. I simplified it in this version but it still has that hint of exotic with the Big Five to add to your sandwich or stir fry. In the past I would often treat tofu like fish, it has a similar wetness and needs to be handled delicately. At the Loring Café with we used to make Chef Lenny Russo’s 5-spice grilled trout served
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