Steamed Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

• 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

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.

version, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, green onion, cilantro, red bird chile, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/steamed-tofu-with-black-bean-sauce (may not work)