2 liters (8 cups) water
250 g (9 oz) medium or firm tofu
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 spring onions, minced
1 sprig fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), minced
Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chilli oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot, carefully add the tofu cake, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Alternatively, place the tofu in a steamer and steam for 4 minutes.
2 Mix all the Sauce ingredients well and set aside.
3 Place the garlic, ginger, and spring onions in a bowl. Pour the Sauce onto the garlic, ginger and spring onions and blend well. Place the tofu in the center of a small serving dish. Make 4 cuts across the top of the tofu in both directions, cutting no more than halfway deep. Drizzle the Sauce mixture evenly over the tofu and serve.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 5 mins