spicy korean tofu

Tofu is an awkward food product that I have never really enjoyed.  Is it a vegetable?  A legume?  A faux-meat?  It reminds me of sad meat-lacking dishes, odd consistencies, and hippie ice cream textures.  A foray into new foods, however, would not be complete without mastering at least one dish with this ubiquitous product.  The following is an extremely simple side dish that actually adds something to a meal.

 Spicy Korean Tofu:
1. Slice 1 package firm tofu into 16 Pieces.  Pat dry on a paper towel.
2. Mix in a bowl 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds, and 1 tsp Korean chili flakes (or substitute regular red pepper flakes).
3. Pan fry the tofu in a non-stick pan sprayed with olive oil.  Fry about 5 minutes each side or until golden brown.
4. Plate the tofu and dress with the soy sauce mix.  Garnish with green onion if desired.