Pan Fried Tofu with Sesame-Orange Dressing

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Pan Fried Tofu with Sesame-Orange Dressing

This Serves 2

3/4 lb extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons grated & peeled fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional)

Press tofu dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon
vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet
over medium high heat until hot but not burning, then
sauté tofu until
golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer
to a plate.
Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet
over moderate heat
until hot, then cook watercress, toss in pan with
wooden spoon, until
just wilted. Stir in sesame seeds. Transfer watercress
to a platter and
arrange tofu on top.
Simmer remaining ingredients in skillet 1 minute and
spoon sauce over
tofu.