Spicy Sesame Tofu
Sometimes you really need to eat an entire block of tofu and this melt-in-your-mouth recipe is how you do it. Serve it as is or over a bowl of rice / noodles and DIVE IN!
Ingredients
- 2-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 knob of ginger (finely grated)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (crushed red pepper flakes; alternatively, swap with regular chilli flakes)
- 1-1½ tbsp hot sesame oil
- 2-3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1-1½ tbsp sesame paste/ tahini
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- brown sugar/ honey to taste
- scallions for garnish
- chilli oil/ chilli crisp for garnish
Instructions
- In a heat proof bowl, mix together your garlic, ginger, gochugaru and sesame seeds
- Pour in your hot sesame oil on top and let it sizzle. Give it a good mix
- Add the light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame pasta/ tahini, peanut butter and optionally, sugar for sweetness. Mix until your sauce comes together with a smooth consistency, adding a splash of cold water to loosen it up as required.
- Pour your creamy sauce over a block of soft silken tofu. Garnish with scallions and chilli oil/ chilli crisp... and DIVE IN!
