Posted by:  Terrytx   05-22-99 8:12 AM 
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Tofu with Sticky Rice and Asparagus 
Recipe By : Cooking Light-5/99 
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Vegetarian 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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2 (16oz) pkgs firm tofu -- drained 
1/2 cup hoisin sauce 
1/3 cup sake (rice wine) 
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 
3 tablespoons tomato paste 
2 tablespoons water 
2 teaspoons brown sugar 
3 cloves garlic -- minced 
1 tablespoon roasted peanut or vegetable oil -- divided 
1 pound asparagus 
3 cups hot cooked sticky rice 
Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices.
Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in a large nonstick skillet;
 cook over medium high heat 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. 
Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in a shallow dish. 
Combine hoisin and next 6 ingredients and stir with a whisk.
Reserve 1/2 cup hoisin mixture, and pour remaining hoisin
mixture over tofu to coat.  Let stand 30 min. 
Heat 1-1/2 tsp. oil over medium high heat in skillet; add half tofu and
 marinade. 
Cook 2 min. on each side or until browned.Repeat procedure with 1-1/2 tsp. oil and remaining tofu. 
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Steam asparagus, covered, 5 min. 
Place 6 asparagus spears and 3/4 cup rice on each of 4 plates; arrange
 3 tofu slices and 2 tbsp reserved hoisin mixture on each plate.