Sesame Ginger Silken Tofu
There's no better way to enjoy silken tofu! This sesame ginger silken tofu recipe is incredibly easy with a savory-sweet sauce poured over a melt-in-your-mouth creamy tofu. This recipe has unique asian-inspired flavors you won't find in other recipes!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 package silken tofu
Sesame Ginger Sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gf option
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp minced or grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Garnish
- sesame seeds
- diced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare your silken tofu: Cut open the package and drain the silken tofu (there will be a small amount of water). With a butter knife, carefully rim the silken tofu (it's very fragile so do this carefully) Put a serving plate on top of the tofu and flip it over to transfer onto a plate. Using a sharp scissors, cut four corners of the package. Gently pat the top of the package. Slowly pull the package up and the silken tofu should release.Tip: The silken tofu will start to release a lot of it's liquid onto the plate. Place a few sheets of paper towel next to it on the plate to absorb excess liquid as you prepare the sauce.
- Make your easy sesame ginger sauce: Whisk together your cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water. In a small saucepan over MEDIUM heat, add all your sauce ingredients including the cornstarch slurry. Whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and warms.
- Pour your sesame ginger sauce over tofu. Garnish with diced green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
