Braised Spicy Tofu
Ingredients
| 1 block of firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes | ||
| 1 cup of seafood stock or clam juice | ||
| 3 tbs soy sauce | ||
| 1 sheet of dry kelp (available at Asian markets) | ||
| 1 tbs honey | ||
| 1 garlic clove, chopped | ||
| 1 green chili, seeded and chopped | ||
| 1/2 white onion, minced | ||
| 1 red chili, seeded and chopped | ||
| 1 tbs hot chili powder | ||
| 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish |
The sauce for this tofu dish is sweet, salty, nutty and spicy and makes the tofu a flavor sensation.
- Cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a pan.
- Add 1 cup of cold water and the fish stock or clam juice, soy sauce and kelp.
- Stir in the honey and garlic, then bring to a boil.
- Cover and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, chilies and chili powder.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for another 10 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by more than half.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds.
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