10-Minutes Spicy Silken Tofu
Tofu is a highly versatile ingredient, and with this recipe, you'll discover the explosion of flavors it can offer! Our spicy soy sauce tofu is a dish that works well in any season, with a spicy kick that will fill your palate with excitement!
Equipment
- 1 Pot (with heat-proof plate) or a Wok (with a Bamboo Steamer)
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 300 grams Silken Tofu
- 30 grams Gluten-free Soy Sauce
- 5 grams Sesame Oil
- 5 grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 Spring Onion (Scallion)
- 2 Fresh Chilli (red and green) (or 10 grams of Gochugaru)
- Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- First, let's focus on steaming the tofu. This step is not mandatory; you can enjoy this type of tofu cold if you prefer. However, I like it slightly warm, and steaming helps the tofu dry out a bit more, resulting in a better texture.
- To steam the tofu, we have two options. The first is to use a pot where we place a small elevated platform inside. Fill the pot with water until it reaches the level of the platform and bring it to a boil. Then, place a heat-resistant plate with the tofu on the platform. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- To use a bamboo steamer, simply place it in a wok with enough water so that it reaches the bottom rim of the steamer by about 1.5 cm. This is one of the few downsides of using a bamboo steamer. It's a little less foolproof. The bamboo steamer must always be submerged in water to prevent the bottom rim from getting scorched. However, you cannot fill it with too much water, or it may touch the bottom of the steamer and the food on top. This means you need to keep an eye on it. Continuously add boiling water as needed when the water in the wok evaporates.
- Now let's finely chop our chili peppers and the white part of the Green Onions. For the green part, we'll chop it slightly less finely, as we'll use it as a garnish to add at the end. So let's set it aside.
- Now take a small bowl and combine together Chili, the white part of the Green Onions, Sesame oil, Extra virgin olive oil, and gluten-free Soy sauce. Finally, grate the Garlic and mix everything well to combine.
- Now, in a small skillet, quickly toast the sesame seeds for about a minute.
- At this point, the tofu should be "cooked." Remove it from the steamer and carefully remove any excess water by gently patting it with a paper towel or cloth.
- On a plate, slice the tofu into evenly thick slices and pour the dressing over it using a spoon. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. If desired, you can also add sliced fresh chili. And there you have it, ready to enjoy this delicacy!