Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Delightfully simple yet flavor-packed, this Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce is a satisfying dish that delivers bold, umami goodness in just 15 minutes. Featuring silky soft tofu gently warmed to perfection and topped with a vibrant sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, this recipe is equal parts comforting and spicy. The dish is finished with fresh green onions and nutty toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible contrast of textures. Perfect as a light plant-based meal or a savory side dish to pair with steamed rice or vegetables, this quick and healthy recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily made vegan. Your weeknight dinners just got an effortless yet delicious upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams soft (silken) tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Carefully remove the silken tofu from its packaging and set it aside on a plate.
Heat 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it is just about to simmer (do not boil).
Gently slide the tofu into the warm water using a slotted spoon, and let it warm for about 3-4 minutes.
While the tofu is warming, prepare the spicy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until well combined and set aside.
Carefully remove the tofu from the water using the slotted spoon and place it on a serving dish. Pat lightly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture if needed.
Spoon the spicy garlic sauce evenly over the warm tofu.
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side to steamed rice or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*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.
