Chili Garlic Silken Tofu is a flavorful dish that features soft and silky tofu topped with spicy and aromatic chili garlic sauce, and can be made in under 10 minutes! This is what I make whenever I don’t feel like cooking.
Chili Garlic Silken Tofu is one of my favorite ways of eating tofu. It is a versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. You can eat it as a cold dish, or you can steam it and serve it hot. Its bold, spicy, and savory flavors are addicting in every bite! It is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making a great option if you are looking for a quick meal!
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WHAT IS SILKEN TOFU?
Silken tofu is a type of tofu that is known for its smooth, creamy, and delicate texture. It has a high amount of water content, giving it a soft and pudding-like consistency. Silken tofu is often used in smoothies, soups, desserts, sauces, and dressings. You can find silken tofu in both sweet and savory dishes, and it can be used as both a main dish and as a side dish.
INGREDIENTS:
- Silken Tofu
- Chili Flakes
- Chili Powder
- Garlic
- Green Onion
- Black Vinegar
- Shaoxing Wine
- Soy Sauce
- Oil
HOW TO MAKE CHILI GARLIC SILKEN TOFU?
Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine chili flakes, chili powder, minced garlic, chopped green onion, black vinegar, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce together.
Prepare the Tofu:
Carefully remove the silken tofu from its packaging and drain any excess water. Place a plate on top of the package, flip it over, and place the tofu on a plate or shallow dish. You can also gently pat the tofu with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, but be careful as silken tofu is very delicate and can break easily.
HOW TO SERVE CHILI GARLIC SILKEN TOFU?
The reason why I love chili garlic silken tofu is because it can be served both as a hot dish and as a chill dish.
During hot summer months, I would prepare chili garlic silken as a cold side dish. If you prefer to enjoy it cold, simply pour the sauce over the silken tofu. Optional: heat 2 tbsp of oil and pour the sizzling oil over the sauce to bring out the flavors and aroma.
If you prefer hot tofu, just steam the tofu for about 10 minutes. Then pour the sauce and sizzling oil over the tofu, ensuring it is evenly coated. Serve it with steamed rice and enjoy!
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Chili Garlic Silken Tofu
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Description
Chili Garlic Silken Tofu is a flavorful dish that features soft and silky tofu topped with spicy and aromatic chili garlic sauce, and can be made in under 10 minutes! This is what I make whenever I don’t feel like cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 package of silken tofu (14 oz)
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3–4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp black vinegar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hot oil
- Rice (optional)
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine chili flakes, chili powder, minced garlic, chopped green onion, black vinegar, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce together.
- Carefully remove the silken tofu from its packaging and drain any excess water. Place a plate on top of the package, flip it over, and place the tofu on a plate or shallow dish. You can also gently pat the tofu with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, but be careful as silken tofu is very delicate and can break easily.
- Pour the chili garlic sauce over the tofu.
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and pour the hot sizzling oil over the tofu to bring out the flavors and aroma. Serve as a cold dish and enjoy.
To Serve as a Hot Dish:
- Steam the tofu for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the sauce and hot oil over the tofu.
- Serve with fluffy steamed rice and enjoy!
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