Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce

⏱ ~55 min (est.)EasyVegetarian ChineseVegan-friendly

This Chinese vegetarian builds silken tofu, chinese sesame sauce and scallions into a comforting meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.

At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (4)

16 ounces Silken Tofu
2 tablespoons Chinese Sesame Sauce
1 sliced Scallions
2 tsp Sesame Seed

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce

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How to make it

Prepare the tofu:
Drain the tofu and gently remove it from its packaging onto a large plate.
Carefully slice the tofu into 1/2-inch slabs widthwise.
With the palm of your hands, gently push the sliced tofu sidewise so that they fan out over the plate.
Garnish with toppings and serve:
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame sauce on top. Then garnish it with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Tightly cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You can enjoy it cold straight out of the fridge or you can reheat it by microwaving in 30-second increments until warmed through

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Soy Sauce: tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos

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Tips & common questions

How long does Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce take to make?

About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of soy sauce?

Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce vegan?

Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.

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