10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu
Description
The recipe begins by gently draining the silken tofu using its packaging plastic wrap to hold it in place while excess water is removed and absorbed with paper towels. The tofu is then transferred carefully to a plate and refrigerated to maintain its shape and chill before serving.
The sauce is prepared by sautéing finely diced yellow onion, green onion, and garlic in vegetable oil until the onions turn translucent. Soy sauce, white sugar, and sesame oil are incorporated and cooked briefly to blend the flavors. This warm sauce is poured over the chilled tofu just before serving, optionally garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for added texture and flavor.
This straightforward preparation showcases the soft, silky texture of the tofu balanced by the savory and slightly sweet sauce. It works well as a light appetizer or side dish in a Chinese-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz silken tofu or sub with soft tofu
Sauce:
- ⅔ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ cup green onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce regular
- 1.5 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar white
Optional garnishing:
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Carefully peel away the plastic film on top of the tofu package starting from the corner. Keeping the plastic film on top of the tofu for the next step. Hold the tofu in place with the help of the plastic film and turn it upside down to drain the excess liquid over the sink. Then place a clean paper towel over the tofu and flip it over onto a flat surface so the paper towel can soak up more liquid.
- Next place a plate over top of the tofu package turning it over to transfer the tofu onto the plate. Keep this chilled in the fridge.
- In a small pot set over medium heat, add oil followed by white onion, green onion and garlic. Sauté for until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower heat to low flame. Pour in the soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and mix in with onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour the sauce over the silken tofu. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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