10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu
Cool, delicate silken tofu is topped with a warm, savory sesame soy onion sauce. This easy Chinese silken tofu recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. Every spoonful is velvety and savory, making it an easy meatless main for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz silken tofu or use soft tofu
- 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ⅔ cup yellow onion or white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup green onion finely chopped for cooking
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind, for garnishing
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped for garnishing
Instructions
- Peel back the plastic film slightly from one corner of the tofu container. Keep the film in place, turn the container upside down over the sink, and drain the loose liquid. Turn the container upright and peel off the film completely.
- Place a clean paper towel over the exposed tofu, then carefully flip the container upside down onto a flat surface. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb excess moisture.
- Carefully turn the tofu container upright and gently peel the paper towel away from the tofu. Place a serving plate upside down over the opening, then carefully flip the plate and container together. Snip a tiny opening in each corner of the plastic container to let air enter between the container and the tofu. Gently lift off the container to release the tofu onto the plate. Refrigerate while you prepare the sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the white onion, green onion, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and toasted sesame oil and stir well. Cook for about 1 minute until heated through, then remove from the heat and let the sauce cool for 1 minute.
- Remove the chilled silken tofu from the refrigerator. Pour the warm sauce evenly over the tofu and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1523mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg