TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

                TOFU WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 Oz) package soft tofu

2 garlic cloves, chipped

3 scallions cut on the bias in 1/2-inch slices

2 tablespoons roasted poppy seeds

2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

3 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes and Garam Masala

1/2-teaspoon brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Rinse tofu, and then cover with cold water in as sauce pan.

2.   Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

3.   Then keep warm, covered, over very low heat.

4.   With mortar and pestle crush garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.

5.   Stir together with remaining ingredients (except tofu).

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

7.   Gently pat dry.

8.   Transfer to as platter.

9.   Spoon sauce over tofu and serve warm.

10.                Set reaming sauce on the side.

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