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silken tofu covered in a garlic soy sauce on a plate with a spoon
5 from 2 votes

Silken Tofu with Sweet Chili Soy Sauce

Silken tofu is a super simple and delicious side dish! It is one of my favorites for making a quick and healthy dinner. The tofu is covered in a sweet garlic soy sauce that pairs really well with fluffy white rice and your favorite vegetables!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: silken tofu, tofu appetizer
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 block silken or soft tofu
  • 2 tablespoons (light) soy sauce or a combination of both (recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or another (vegan) liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) heat level to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ½ green onion
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Instructions

  • Open the tofu package and drain the excess liquid. Place the tofu on a paper towel to soak up any remaining liquid. Then place the tofu block on a plate. Optional: Warm the tofu in the microwave if you don't like it cold.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all other ingredients. Then pour the sauce over the tofu block.
  • Serve with rice and other side dishes of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Vegan: Use a vegan liquid sweetener of choice to make this dish vegan.
  • Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5tofu block | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg