Sesame-Crusted Tofu - soy sauce

Method

• Drain the tofu and set on a plate lined with a couple of layers of paper towels. Place another couple layers of paper towels on top and another plate on top of that. Add some weights (I usually use some canned goods) to the top plate and press the tofu for 30 minutes, replacing the paper towels after 15 minutes.
• Discard the wet paper towels, and slice the tofu half and then into 1" wide sticks.
• Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, and sesame oil in a large Ziploc bag and add the tofu sticks. Remove as much air as possible from the bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
• Mix 2 tablespoons each of sesame seeds and cornstarch in a small plate. Add enough oil in a small saucepan to reach 1/4" height and start heating over medium heat.
• Remove a few tofu sticks from the bag and coat all over with the sesame seed mixture.
• Fry in batches until golden brown on all sides. Add more sesame seeds and cornstarch to the plate as needed to continue coating the tofu. When done, remove tofu from the pan and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.