![]() ![]() And if you're vegan or vegetarian but sometimes miss fish, this recipe has a sushi/sashimi quality to it I think you'll appreciate. I already have plans to introduce this silken tofu recipe my friends, the next time we get together for a pot luck. I mean, how many dinner recipes can you make in 5 or 10 minutes? Even my husband, who is not a huge tofu lover, devours this dish if I make the sauce nice and spicy. What I love about this tofu with spicy dressingīy far my favorite thing about this recipe is how darn simple it is to make. What I love about this tofu with spicy dressing.It's vegan and vegetarian, and easy to make gluten free by selecting a gluten free soy sauce or tamari. This raw silken tofu recipe uses light soy sauce, spicy oil-free chili sauce, and fresh garlic and grated ginger to give if loads of healthy zing. This no-cook, healthy Asian-inspired dish is oil-free and lower in sodium, fat and calories.Įver wonder, "what can I do with this block of silken tofu sitting in my pantry?" Silken tofu is a vegan cook's dream! It's so adaptable, you can use in sauces and condiments like my oil free mayo, and even in desserts like my key lime pie mini tarts. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.A light, savory silken tofu recipe with a spicy soy dressing you can make in 5 minutes. Carefully pour hot sesame oil over.Īdd soy sauce, honey rice vinegar, cucumbers, and jalapeños to the sauce. ![]() ![]() To a heat safe container, add chopped scallions, minced garlic, and gochugaru. Make sure you take it off heat before it begins to smoke (should take about a minute or so) Lightly heat sesame oil over medium heat. gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)ĭrain silken tofu on a paper towel. The cucumbers and the jalapeños will pickle in the sauce adding another layer of flavor to the dish.ġ/2 tbsp. The longer the sauce sits (maybe a day in advance) the more the flavors will develop. You can make your sauce ahead of time! I actually recommend this. Pouring the hot sesame oil on top of the chili flakes and alliums also allows them to bloom. When heating the sesame oil, make sure you pull it off the stove before it smokes! Sesame oil has a relatively low smoke point, but gently heating it allows the full nuttiness come through. ![]() Add a bit more cucumbers to suffice for that crunch! Tofu is an already cooked product and it is safe to eat without cooking it.įor you non-spicy friends out there – not to worry! This recipe is just as tasty and flavorful without the chili flakes and jalapeños. If you feel a little uncomfortable eating it straight from the container, steam the tofu whole for 5-6 minutes. I would not recommend medium to firm tofu for this recipe. Silken tofu works best for this recipe but if you can’t find it, soft tofu will work as well. What makes it even better is that it can be ready to eat in less than 5 minutes! The silky soft texture of the tofu paired with the crunchy cucumbers, jalapeños, and this spicy chili soy sauce is honestly a match made in heaven kinda combo. I normally would eat tofu cooked, whether it be sautéed, deep fried, or boiled in soup, but this spicy cold silken tofu dish might be a new favorite. So, if you’re one of those people whose only tofu experience is from a salad bar at Whole Foods type place, then of course you hate it, I do too! Every time I go to Whole Foods and look through their salad bar section, I always see that cubed raw firm tofu sitting in a sad little 6-pan container, untouched. This spicy cold silken tofu dish might change your mind! I am a huge fan of the stuff and no where near being a vegetarian/vegan. I know tofu always gets a bad rap but I’m convinced those people have never had tofu the right way. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe Deliciousness ready in less in 5 minutes! ![]()
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