Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

1. 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2. 1 tablespoon sugar
3. 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
4. 1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
5. 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
6. 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
7. 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
8. One 14-ounce container firm tofu
9. Vegetable oil, for frying
10. 1 scallion, thinly sliced
11. Steamed rice, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the sugar, red pepper, garlic, sesame oil, ginger and sesame seeds.
2. Slice the tofu crosswise into 8 thin slabs. Dry the tofu with paper towels, pressing until no moisture remains.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Spoon the sauce over the fried tofu and sprinkle with the scallion. Serve with steamed rice.

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