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List of ingredients for Tofu al limón con arroz rojo (Lemon tofu with red rice)


* 150 g Camargue Red rice
* ½ Spanish Onion, peeled and finely chopped
* 2 scant tablespoons Raisins
* ½ teaspoon Chinese Five-spice
* 400 ml water
* 2 tablespoons Peanut oil
* 400 g Tofu
* The Juice of a medium sized Lemon
* Sesame oil, to taste
* 10 Basil leaves, cut into strips
* 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
* 2 or more Cloves Garlic, peeled and sliced
* Salt and Black pepper
* Extra virgin olive oil
* Vinagreta de limón (Lemon vinaigrette)* Lemon vinaigrette

===Method===
* Heat a little Olive oil in a small saucepan and sauté the Onion over a low heat until it is transparent.
* Add the Raisins, allow them to expand, then add the Five-spice, cooking for a further one minute.
* Mix in the Rice, then add the water, Peanut oil and a little Salt (to taste).
* Bring to the Boil and then Simmer, covered, until the Rice is tender (up to 40 minutes). Stir occasionally.
* Half-way through the cooking time, cut the Tofu into slices of about 1 cm - you need two slices per person.
* Place the Tofu in a shallow container and pour the Lemon juice over it.
* In a pan, heat a little Olive oil and add the Garlic, cooking until golden.
* Add the Tofu (reserving the Lemon juice), season to taste and Brown the tofu well on both sides.
* Pour the Lemon juice into the pan and add the Basil and Sesame seeds, allowing the Seeds to toast a little.
* Remove from heat and reserve.

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