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Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce Recipe

Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce Recipe
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This Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce recipe offers a delicate and flavorful dish featuring soft silken tofu steamed to perfection and topped with a savory soy garlic sauce. The combination of soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of chili creates a perfect balance of umami, tang, and mild spice, garnished with fresh chopped spring onions and cilantro. It’s a versatile, light, and comforting dish perfect as a side, starter, or main course with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Tofu

  • 1 lb block silken tofu (450 g)

Sauce

  • 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (adjust depending on desired sweetness)
  • 1/2 tbsp chili oil (optional for spice)

Garnish

  • Chopped spring onions (green onions)
  • Chopped coriander (cilantro)

Instructions

  1. Drain and Remove Tofu: Drain any excess water from the tofu package carefully. Flip the tofu block onto a heatproof, footed plate that can tolerate high temperatures such as oven or microwave-safe dishes.
  2. Slice the Tofu: Cut the tofu into 1/2 to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) thick slices. Let the slices rest while preparing the sauce.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and optional chili oil thoroughly. The sauce is generous for soaking the tofu well.
  4. Drain Tofu Liquid: Drain any remaining liquid that seeps out from the sliced tofu to avoid diluting the sauce.
  5. Prepare for Steaming: Fill a pan with some water and place your footed serving dish with tofu above the pan so it sits over the water without touching it. Cover the pan to trap steam.
  6. Steam the Tofu: Steam the tofu for 8-10 minutes until warmed through and tender.
  7. Handle Carefully: Remove the hot dish from the pan using kitchen mittens. Drain any excess water on the tofu before serving.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Pour the soy garlic sauce evenly over the steamed tofu. Garnish with chopped spring onions and coriander. Serve immediately as a side, starter, or with rice, porridge, or noodles.

Notes

  • Use silken tofu for the best soft texture; firmer tofu will alter the dish’s signature silkiness.
  • Adjust sugar quantity in the sauce based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • Chili oil is optional but adds a lovely mild spice if desired.
  • Place the tofu on a heat-resistant, footed plate to allow proper steaming without direct water contact.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the tofu warm and tender with maximum flavor absorption.

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Keywords: steamed tofu, silken tofu recipe, soy garlic sauce, vegetarian Chinese dish, healthy tofu recipe

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