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WARM TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Side     Tofu     Simmer

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14- to 18-ounce) package soft tofu (not silken)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions
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

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 the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Stir together with the remaining ingredients.
  • Just before serving, carefully lift the tofu from the saucepan with a large spatula and drain on paper towels. Gently pat dry, then transfer to a small plate. Spoon some sauce over the tofu and serve warm. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
  • do ahead
  • The SAUCE can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • The TOFU can be kept warm up to 4 hours.

WARM TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Garlic     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Tofu     Healthy     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (as part of a Korean meal) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.

WARM TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE



Warm Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce image

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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