Low Carb Steamed Tofu with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this Low Carb Steamed Tofu with Soy-Ginger Sauce, a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for anyone seeking a light, plant-based meal. Featuring silken tofu, gently steamed to velvety perfection, and topped with a bold, aromatic soy-ginger sauce infused with sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of fiery chili flakes, this recipe balances simplicity with sophistication. Garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, it's a low-carb, gluten-free option that's quick to prepare, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. Whether served as a refreshing main course or a delicate side dish, this recipe is the ultimate blend of comfort and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Silken tofu
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- 1000 milliliters Water (for steaming)
Instructions
Prepare a steaming setup by bringing about 1000 milliliters of water to a boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Cut the silken tofu into rectangular slabs or cubes, approximately 1 inch thick, and gently place them onto a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer basket.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to a medium simmer and place the plate of tofu in the steamer basket. Cover the pot with the lid and steam the tofu for 8-10 minutes.
While the tofu is steaming, prepare the soy-ginger sauce. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir until well combined.
When the tofu is done steaming, carefully remove the plate from the steamer (use oven mitts or tongs to avoid burns). Drain any excess water that may have accumulated on the plate.
Drizzle the soy-ginger sauce evenly over the steamed tofu. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately as a light main course or side dish. Enjoy this simple and flavorful low-carb meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1538 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1639 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
