Spicy Braised Tofu

Ingredients:

1. Tofu Firm - 16 oz /1 lb/ 450 gm 
2. Onion chopped - 1/2 cup
3. Garlic minced - 3 no.
4. Sesame oil - 1 tsp
5. Vegetable oil/Olive oil - 2 tbsp
6. Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp
7. Spring onion - 3 roots

For the sauce:

1. Soy sauce - 2 tsp

2. Sugar - 1 tsp

3. Salt - 1/2 tsp

4. Chili flakes - 1 tsp

5. Water - 1/2 cup

Method:

1. Drain the water from tofu package and cut tofu into small pieces. 
2. Add 2 tbsp of vegetable/Olive oil in a pan and place tofu pieces in a single layer. Fry one side for 7-8 minutes. Turn them over and again fry till both sides turn golden brown. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside. 
3. In the same pan, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute till onions turn slightly brown.
4. Mix all the ingredients listed in the sauce section in a bowl.
5. Add the sauce mixture to the sauteed onion. 
6. Transfer the tofu back to the pan and mix gently. Keep the flame on high.
7. When the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and add a teaspoon of sesame oil, chopped spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Serve as a side dish for steamed rice.