Warm Tofu wtih Spicy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:
-1 (14- to 18- oz) package soft tofu (not silken)
-1 teaspoon chopped garlic
-1/4 cup chopped scallion
-2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted and crushed with side of heavy knife
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
-1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes
-1/2 teaspoon sugar


Cooking Instructions:
-Carefully rinse tofu, then cover with cold water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
-Meanwhile, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Stir together with remaining ingredients (except tofu).
-Just before serving, carefully lift tofu from saucepan with large spatula and drain on paper towels. Gently pat dry, then transfer to a small plate. Spoon some sauce over tofu and serve warm. Serve remaining sauce on the side.



Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
Tofu can be kept warm for 4 hours.