5-Minute Soft Tofu Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 soft tofu (packages or blocks, chopped)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp water
• 0.5 tbsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp sugar (or allulose)
• 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (optional (gochugaru))
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 scallions (finely chopped)
• 0.25 onion (finely diced)
• 1 jalapeño pepper (finely diced for extra kick)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the soft tofu by chopping it into bite-sized pieces or thick slices. Arrange the tofu on a serving plate.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of water.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic to the bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar (or allulose), 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of Korean red pepper flakes (if using). This forms the base of the sauce.

5. 5

   Finely chop the scallions, onion, and jalapeño pepper.

6. 6

   Add the chopped scallions, onion, and jalapeño to the sauce mixture and stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Pour the prepared sauce generously over the chopped tofu. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is meant to be served cold or at room temperature. For a lower calorie version, use allulose instead of sugar. The red pepper flakes (gochugaru) provide heat but are optional if you prefer a milder dish.

Nutrition per serving

• koreanfood
• tofu
• healthy
• low-carb
• side dish
• vegetarian
• quick-meal
• no-cook