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10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu
Chilled silky tofu garnished with a flavourful Chinese sesame soy onion sauce. This quick and easy Chinese silken tofu is ready in 5 minutes and budget-friendly! Great as a main dish or side dish for a busy weeknight meal. This is vegan-friendly.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
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 Regular soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
1523mg
(63%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
281IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% 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.