Tofu in Spice Sauce

This recipe is delicious, easy and a staple in my household. Crank up the heat in your dinner with this Tofu in Chili Garlic Sauce! It’s perfect for spice-lovers and on the table in about 15 minutes!

 

Ingredients

14 oz soft  tofu

2 cloves garlic
1 stalk green onion
2 TB soy sauce
3 dried hot red chili
3 TB DouBanJiang (fermented hot bean paste)
1/2 tsp cornstarch

 

Direction:

Step 1:    Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices. You can further cut the slices in half crosswise if you like smaller slices. Slice green onion, garlic, and red chili.

    

 

Step 2:    Preheat a nonstick pan with 1 generous tablespoons of cooking oil on medium-high.   Add DouBanJiang ( fermented hot bean paste).   Stir fry for 1 minutes till the oil turn red in color.   Add garlic and red chili.  Stir fry for 30 seconds.    Add 1 cup water ( or chicken stock).  Bring up to a boil. Add tofu.   Gently move tofu around the pot so it would not stick to the pan.   Bring up to a boil.  Turn down the heat to low.  Let simmer for 8-10 minutes.  Add green onion.  Mix well and serve.