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Silken Tofu Recipe

A simple and versatile recipe for preparing silken tofu, perfect for salads, soups, or as a base for dressings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu
  • 1 block silken tofu drained and pressed
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional for sweetness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare Tofu
  1. Carefully drain the silken tofu and press it gently to remove excess water.
Make Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Combine
  1. Cut the silken tofu into cubes and place in a serving dish. Drizzle the sauce over the tofu.
Garnish
  1. Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Silken tofu can be served cold or at room temperature. This dish pairs well with rice or as part of a salad.

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