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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10.5 oz silken tofu (or sub with soft tofu)
- ⅔ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup green onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral tasting oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp green onion (finely chopped )
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the silken tofu. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!