5-Minute Microwave Silken Tofu (Soft Tofu)
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5-Minute Microwave Silken Tofu (Soft Tofu)
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This Korean silken tofu recipe comes together in under 5 minutes with the help of a microwave. Topped with a simple soy chili sauce, it’s an easy, flavorful side dish or light meal that’s perfect for busy days.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb silken tofu drained
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang) optional
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 -3 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- To make soy chili sauce; mix all the soy chili sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- To steam the tofu, take the tofu out of the package and place on a microwave safe dish. Heat it up for 1-2 minutes until hot.
- Drizzle the soy chili sauce over the entire block of tofu, or slice the tofu into 2-4 pieces and place them on an individual dish, then drizzle the sauce over the tofu. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Other method to steam soft tofu:
- Poaching method: Drop the entire unopened package of tofu in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Carefully open the package and slide the tofu out onto a serving dish. (If you are not comfortable with the plastic package in boiling water, use the microwave or steaming method instead)
- Steaming method: Bring a pot of water to boil with a steamer in it. Put a block of tofu on a heat-proof plate and place it on the steamer. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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