Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce

Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
48 hr 10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce is listed as vegetarian from China. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Garnish with toppings and serve: Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame sauce on top. Then garnish it with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.

  3. Step 3

    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

    2880 min

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Substitutions

  • onion shallot

    Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

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Inspired by

Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Silken Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce take?

48 hr 10 min all in — 10 min prep, 48 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Easy.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 3 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much soy sauce?

3 tbsp of Soy sauce.

What can I use instead?

onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I prepare this ahead?

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

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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