SPICY KOREAN GARLIC SAUCE (POL/TOFU)

By BobD

Ingredients

• 10 SERVINGS
• SERVE ATOP POLENTA, TOFU, ETC.
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tips) and crushed with side of a heavy knife
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.

Stir together with remaining ingredients.

COOKS NOTES:
Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.