Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
This gently simmered tofu topped with a stir-together sauce is a common banchan. It would also make a great vegetarian main course served with rice. The sauce—speckled with chopped garlic, scallion, sesame seeds, and Korean hot red-pepper flakes—couldn't be simpler or more satisfying. You will want to eat it on everything.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 (as part of a Korean meal) servings
Garlic Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Korean Tofu Healthy Vegan Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon asian sesame oil
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 335 mg(14%)
  • Calories 54

Preparation 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. Cooks' 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.

Preparation 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. Cooks' 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.