5-Minute Microwave Silken Tofu (Soft Tofu)
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5-Minute Microwave Silken Tofu (Soft Tofu)
Description
The recipe involves mixing soy sauce, Korean soup soy sauce, water, Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds to create a flavorful chili sauce. The silken tofu is then heated in a microwave-safe dish for 1-2 minutes until warm but still soft. The sauce is drizzled over the tofu either as a whole block or cut into pieces.
This preparation preserves the tofu's delicate, custard-like consistency, while the soy chili sauce adds layers of spice and umami with a subtle nuttiness from sesame oil and seeds. The garnish of finely chopped green onions adds freshness and mild sharpness.
This tofu can be served warm or at room temperature, suitable as an appetizer or a light accompaniment to a meal. The dish is straightforward and highlights the soft texture and gentle taste of silken tofu balanced by the vibrant chili sauce.
Additional methods for steaming soft tofu include poaching the unopened tofu package briefly in boiling water or steaming on a plate for several minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb silken tofu drained
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce optional, also known as gukganjang
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 -3 tsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- 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
- Alternative steaming methods include poaching the unopened tofu package in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or steaming the tofu on a heatproof plate for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the heated tofu with soy chili sauce immediately for best texture and flavor.
- If using the poaching method, handle the package carefully to avoid burns when opening.
Nutrition Information
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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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