10 Minute Chili Garlic Silken Tofu
An incredibly refreshing, no-cook dish that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Cold, custard-like silken tofu is dressed in a bold, savory, and spicy chili garlic sauce, making it the perfect quick appetizer or light meal.
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
The Tofu
- 1 block soft or silken tofu 16 oz, drained
The Sauce & Garnish
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 scallions sliced, white and green parts separated
- 1 tbsp chili crisp or to taste
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil optional
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Prep the Tofu: Carefully drain the water from the package of silken tofu. Invert the block onto a serving plate. You can leave it whole or gently slice it into thick pieces.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add Aromatics: Stir the minced garlic, the white parts of the sliced scallions, the chili crisp, and the sesame oil into the soy sauce mixture.
- Dress and Serve: Just before eating, spoon the chili garlic sauce generously over the cold tofu. Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not dress the tofu until you are ready to eat it. Silken tofu naturally releases water, which will dilute the flavor of the sauce if it sits for too long.