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).

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Steps

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Carefully rinse the tofu , then cover with cold water in a medium saucepan.

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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat , then keep warm , covered , over very low heat.

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Meanwhile , mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.

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Stir together with remaining ingredients.

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Just before serving , carefully lift tofu from saucepan with a large spatula and drain on paper towels.

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Gently pat dry , then move to a small plate.

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Spoon some sauce over tofu and serve warm.

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Serve remaining sauce on the side.

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Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

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Bring to room temperature before using.

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Tofu can be kept warm up to 4 hours.

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Ingredients

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soft tofu, garlic, scallion, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, sugar