silken tofu (cold and spicy!)
Delicate silken tofu is topped with a spicy soy dressing that is light and gingery. It’s a cold dish with a delightful pop of sesame seeds, crunchy green onions, and the savory backbone of miso.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced scallion (green parts only)
- 2 (14-oz) blocks silken tofu (firm or extra-firm), cold
Instructions
- Carefully remove tofu from packaging and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Let sit 5 minutes to drain. Flip to a fresh layer of paper towels and let drain for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, miso, chile oil, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, sesame seeds, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and sugar has dissolved.
- Gently slice silken tofu into 1-inch cubes and arrange on a platter. Pour dressing over top and sprinkle with scallions. Serve.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th of recipe
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Sodium: 617mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.8g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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