Steamed Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Black Bean Sauce or a store-bought version
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp sugar
• One 16-ounce package soft tofu
• drained
• 1 green onion
• julienned
• 3 sprigs cilantro
• 1 small red bird chile
• sliced on the diagonal
• leaving the seeds in for heat (optional)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. To make the sauce, combine the black bean sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Cut the tofu widthwise into 8 equal slices.
3. Carefully transfer the tofu to a heatproof glass dish that will fit into your steamer comfortably.
4. Prepare a wok or stir-fry pan for steaming (see Notes).
5. Steam the tofu, covered, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Pour the sauce over the top and steam for another 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with the green onion, cilantro, and sliced chile, if using.
8. In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to almost smoking and drizzle it over the top of the dish.
9. Serve immediately.