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Spicy Cold Tofu (Liangban Dofu)

Spicy cold tofu, or liangban doufu is a great summer dish that is easy to make and delicious. Spicy bean sauce, sesame oil, raw scallions, and garlic form the character of this 5-minute recipe. Optional century eggs make it even better!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon spicy bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons scallion (chopped)
  • 1 pound silken tofu (or soft tofu)
  • 1-2 century eggs (also known as thousand-year-old eggs; peeled and cut into small wedges, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (and/or Thai basil, optional)

Instructions

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  1. Put the soy sauce, bean paste, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Add half the garlic and half the scallions. Mix it all together.
  2. Carefully remove the silken tofu from the package. First, slice the plastic around the block of tofu, and then use a paring knife to separate the tofu from the sides of the box. Then turn it over onto the serving bowl. Slice the tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) thick slices. If using, arrange the pieces of century egg around the tofu.
  3. Drizzle the sauce over the tofu, and garnish with the rest of the garlic and scallion on top. You can also garnish with a bit of chopped cilantro and/or Thai basil. Stir everything together at the table, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Note: nutrition information does not include any optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.