Silken Tofu with Spicy Sesame Sauce
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A quick, no-cook dish of cool, silky tofu covered in a creamy Chinese sesame paste sauce with soy, chili, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer, light lunch, or easy side dish, with optional crunchy and spicy garnishes.
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, peanuts, sesame, and soy
- Diet
- Vegan
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 50 g
- 30 g
- 15 g
- 9 g
- 7 g
- 8 g
- 5 g
- 3 g
- 8 g
- 6 g
- 3 g
- 3 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 575 g before cooking, which is about 285 g per serving.
Steps
Add the Chinese sesame paste, low-sodium soy sauce, sriracha or spicy chili oil, toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of agave, and minced garlic to a small bowl.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and fully combined. Taste it and add the additional teaspoon of agave if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
Check the consistency. The sauce should be pourable; if it is too thick, whisk in room-temperature water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Transfer the drained silken tofu to a shallow serving bowl, taking care not to break its delicate texture.
Pour the spicy sesame sauce over the tofu.
Finish with any preferred combination of toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, sliced green onion, sliced bird’s eye chili, and fried garlic. Serve immediately.
Notes
The recipe is intended to be served cold and requires no cooking. For a warm variation, gently steam or microwave the tofu before adding the sauce. Tahini can substitute for Chinese sesame paste, although Chinese sesame paste has a darker color and richer, toastier flavor.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 389
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
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