Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

★★★★★

_Proven, Korean

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

1 (14-to 18-ounces) 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 Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Carefully rinse 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 transfer to a small plate. Spoon some sauce over tofu and serve warm. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.

Tofu can be kept warm up to 4 hours.