5-Minute Silken Tofu with Spicy Soy Sauce
With tangy ginger and toasted sesame oil, this silken tofu recipe with spicy soy sauce is an easy, show-stopping vegetarian meal! The sauce comes together quickly, and the tofu doesn't require cooking, so it's ready to eat in less than 5 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce 15 mL
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 15 mL
- 1 tsp rice vinegar 5 mL
- 1 16-oz block silken tofu 453 g
- ¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Sauce: In a small saucepan combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger, 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp rice vinegar. Heat over medium until warm and combined, about 5 mintues.
- Prep: Meanwhile, open and drain tofu, then flip it onto a serving plate. Chop the cucumber and onion.
- Assemble: Spoon cucumber and onion over the tofu, then drizzle with warm soy sauce mixture. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage: Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can eat leftovers cold and do not need to reheat them.
