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3 days ago

10 Minute Chili Garlic Silken Tofu

10 Minute Chili Garlic Silken Tofu

Recipe Details

Author Sarah Sullivan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Summary

Silky tofu is draped in a glossy chili crisp–garlic–soy sauce, brightened with rice vinegar and scallions and finished with a whisper of sesame—an umami-packed, weeknight-ready dish in under 10 minutes.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Carefully remove the silken/soft tofu from its package; drain and, if serving cold, blot excess moisture on a clean towel. Transfer to a plate or bowl.

  2. 2

    In a small skillet, combine the white parts of the scallions, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili crisp, and toasted sesame seeds. Heat over medium-high, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble; simmer 1–2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. 3

    Stir in the green parts of the scallions (reserve a few for garnish) and cook about 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.

  4. 4

    To serve cold: slice or leave the tofu whole, pour the warm sauce over the top, and garnish with extra scallions.

  5. 5

    To poach (optional): lower the tofu into gently boiling water (to cover by about 1 inch), reduce heat to low, and poach at least 5 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon, drain, transfer to a bowl, slice or score if desired, then pour the sauce over and garnish.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, ideally over steamed white rice.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tofu (soft or silken)
  • 2 scallions (sliced; white and green parts separated)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
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