10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu

10-min. Easy Chinese Silken Tofu

Chilled silky tofu garnished with a flavourful Chinese sesame soy onion sauce. This quick and easy Chinese silken tofu is ready in 5 minutes and budget-friendly! Great as a main dish or side dish for a busy weeknight meal. This is vegan-friendly.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories per serving 258 kcal

Ingredients

10.5 oz silken tofu or sub with soft tofu

Sauce:

⅔ cup yellow onion finely diced
½ cup green onion finely chopped
3 tablespoon regular soy sauce
1.5 tablespoon garlic minced
1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar

Optional garnishing:

¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped

Instructions

Carefully peel away the plastic film on top of the tofu package starting from the corner. Keeping the plastic film on top of the tofu for the next step. Hold the tofu in place with the help of the plastic film and turn it upside down to drain the excess liquid over the sink. Then place a clean paper towel over the tofu and flip it over onto a flat surface so the paper towel can soak up more liquid.
Next place a plate over top of the tofu package turning it over to transfer the tofu onto the plate. Keep this chilled in the fridge.
In a small pot set over medium heat, add oil followed by white onion, green onion and garlic. Sauté for until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Lower heat to low flame. Pour in the soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and mix in with onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour the sauce over the silken tofu. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

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