5 Minute Silken Tofu (Viral TikTok Recipe)
Viral 5-minute silken tofu with soy garlic sauce, chili, and sesame—an easy, high-protein Chinese appetizer inspired by the TikTok trend.
Servings 2 serves
Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g silken tofu 1 block; shelf-stable or refrigerated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup approx. 7g
- 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
- 1 clove garlic minced; approx. 1 tsp or 5g
- ½ tsp white sesame seeds approx. 1g
- ½ tsp black sesame seeds approx. 1g
- 1 green onion thinly sliced; green part only
- ½ red cayenne chili thinly sliced; or substitute Thai chili; optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Carefully peel back the plastic seal from the tofu package. Place a clean kitchen towel over the surface of the tofu and gently press to absorb any excess moisture. Tilt the container gently to drain off any excess water.
- Place a serving plate upside down over the open tofu package. Carefully flip both together to invert the tofu onto the plate. Lift off the container, leaving the tofu intact on the plate.
- Using a chopstick or knife, gently poke or score the surface of the tofu in a crosshatch pattern, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. This helps the sauce seep in.
- Drizzle the sauce evenly over the tofu. Top with sliced green onion, red chili (if using), and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg