Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

As tasty as tofu is when it's fried or baked or crispy, this dish prepares tofu in quite a different way. By slowly simmering a block of tofu, it comes out silky soft and easy to eat with a spoon. The spicy garlic sauce then adds a delicious flavor to complement it. I found this on an Instagram page called AlexandraCooks. 

Ingredients

• Block of firm tofu
• One clove of garlic
• 1/4 cup green onion
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 3 Tb soy sauce
• 1 Tb sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp crushed pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cut tofu in half. Place in a sauce pan, cover with water, and bring to boil. Simmer over low for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the spicy garlic sauce. Mince the clove of garlic with a pinch of salt to create a paste. Transfer to a bowl.
3. To the bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix together well. Let sit a few minutes to let flavors meld.
4. Remove tofu from the water and gently pat to remove excess water. Spoon the sauce over the tofu blocks. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables such as broccoli. 

Serves 2.