10-Minute Chilled Tofu Appetizer

INGREDIENTS

• 12-ounce package soft or silken tofu
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or any neutral oil)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari if gluten free)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 stalk of scallions, finely chopped
• toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the tofu out of the package and drain the water. Slice the tofu into 1/4-inch slices. If you want more bite-sized pieces of tofu, you can chop it into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Place the minced garlic in a small bowl.
3. Heat the safflower oil in a small saucepan for about a minute over medium heat. When the oil is hot, turn of the heat. Pour the oil over the garlic. You should be able to hear the garlic sizzle.
4. Add the soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the garlic oil. Stir to combine.
5. Pour some of the garlic sauce onto the tofu. You can use as much of the sauce as you like. Top tofu with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.