WARM TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE

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This is gently simmered tofu topped with a stir together sauce, commonly called banchan. It would make a great vegetarian course served with rice.You will want to eat the sauce on everything! Adapted from Gourmet magazine(March 2009).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 -18 ounce) package soft tofu, not silken
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped scallion
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted and crushed with side of a heavy knife
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Carefully rinse the tofu, then cover with cold water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
  • Meanwhile, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Stir together with remaining ingredients (except tofu).
  • Just before serving, carefully lift tofu from saucepan with a large spatula and drain on paper towels. Gently pat dry, then move to a small plate. Spoon some sauce over tofu and serve warm. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
  • Note:
  • Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Tofu can be kept warm up to 4 hours.

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