Silken Tofu with Soy Sesame Sauce
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Silken Tofu with Soy Sesame Sauce
Description
This recipe highlights silken tofu, a soft and smooth variety of tofu, served with a soy sesame sauce made by mixing low sodium soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, gochugaru (Korean chili powder), brown sugar, coarse black pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. The sauce balances salty, spicy, and sweet elements, complementing the tofu’s gentle flavor and creamy texture.
The tofu is drained carefully to remove excess water before placing it on a plate, then the sauce is poured over directly without cooking further. This maintains the tofu’s silken consistency and freshness. The dish works well as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a light meal, especially in warmer weather.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper coarse
- 1½ tsp sesame seeds or more, toasted
- 3 prigs green onions sliced
- 1 block silken tofu 300 grams
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, gochugaru, brown sugar, black pepper, sesame seeds, and green onions. Mix to combine.
- Drain the soft tofu, I usually just cut off the top of the plastic wrap and tilt the liquid out into the sink and pat the top with some paper towel. Place the tofu onto a plate.
- Pour the soy sesame mixture on top of the tofu and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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