Spicy Tofu

*** Spicy Tofu ***

~ Korean spicy simmered tofu ~

- Ingredients –

A.
* 1 package   firm tofu (14 ~ 16 oz)
* 1 Tbsp     olive oil  (for frying)
* 1tsp    roasted sesame seeds 
 (to sprinkle on top when finished)

B. Sauce

* 3 ½ Tbsp  ~  4  Tbsp   soy sauce
* 1 and 1/3 C   water 
* 1 ½  ~ 2 Tbsp  red hot pepper power
* 1 Tbsp   minced garlic
* 1   thin sliced ginger
* 1 C    sliced onion (1/4 inch thick)
* 2/3 C   sliced green onion (3 inches)
* ¼ C sliced jalapenos or hot pepper (optional)


- Cooking Direction –

1. Rinse the tofu in cold water.

2. Slice tofu 2/3 x 3 ½ x 2  inch rectangles. 
(6~ 7 pieces)

3. Remove excess water from each slice of tofu with a paper towel.

4. In a medium bowl combine B(sauce) ingredients.

5. Heat the olive oil on non-stick frying pan. 
(medium high heat)

6. Add the tofu, fry one side for 1.5 ~ 2 minutes, flip tofu with spatula and fry for 1.5 ~ 2 minutes. (each side should be lightly golden brown.)

7. Pour some of the sauce into a medium pot.

8. Add fried tofu into pot and pour in the rest of the sauce over the tofu.

9. Cover the pot and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. (high heat)

10. Reduce to medium heat and cook for 15 minutes. (There should be 1/2cup of the sauce remaining in the pot.)

11. Turn off the heat and carefully transfer the cooked tofu onto a dish. (use spatula)

12. Put the remaining seasoning on top of the tofu.

13. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds before serving.