Soy-glazed tofu with spicy cabbage salad. (Sept. 5, 2013)

Soy-glazed tofu with spicy cabbage salad. (Sept. 5, 2013) Credit: Gordon M. Grant

Makes 4 servings.

1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil, divided

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 8 slices, drained and patted dry

1. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Toss with 11/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar and hot red pepper flakes. Set aside.

2. Combine scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame seeds and remaining 1tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Spoon scallion mixture over tofu, cover, and cook another minute.

5. Divide salad among 4 serving bowls, top each portion with two slices of tofu, and serve.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

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