Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce
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, every ingredient resolved to a plant source.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegan — no meat, fish, dairy, egg or honey, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Soy Sesame
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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
What to serve with Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Wontons Pork
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?
Every ingredient listed on this page resolved to a plant or mineral source in our ingredient ontology — no meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, egg or honey. Labels can still differ by brand, so check packaged items.
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