Sesame Tofu With Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) (optional)
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed
salt
pepper

Preparation

Slice the Tofu lengthwise into 4 rectangular slabs, than half each piece to get squares.
Spread the sesame seeds on a plate. Press all surfaces of each tofu square into the seeds to coat.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
Arrange the tofu in a single layer and cook about 5 minutes Carefully turn and cook 5 minutes on other side.
Add soy sauce and Tabasco, turn the squares over, and cook another minute. Transfer squares to a plate (leaving stray seeds in the pan).
Add the oil and garlic to the pan and saute for about 30 seconds, until golden. Add the still damp rinsed spinach and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Cook until wilted but still bright green.
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
Serve the tofu on top of the spinach.