Spicy Silken Tofu by
Allen Neighborhood Center
Tags: garlic, scallions, cilantro, hotpeppers
Ingredients
1 pound silken tofu (don't use firm!)
3 Veggie Box garlic cloves, minced
1-2 Veggie Box Hot Peppers, minced (remove seeds if desired)
1-2 scallions, sliced thinly, white and green parts separated
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp neutral oil
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Another version with cilantro & ginger:
Same ingredients as above plus:
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp ginger, julienned
(Can also remove hot peppers to make a non-spicy version)
1
pound silken tofu (don't use firm!)
3
Veggie Box garlic cloves, minced
1
-2 Veggie Box Hot Peppers, minced (remove seeds if desired)
1
-2 scallions, sliced thinly, white and green parts separated
2 tbsp
light soy sauce
1
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp
neutral oil
1/2 tsp
sesame oil
1/4 cup
cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp
ginger, julienned
Instructions
Remove silken tofu from packaging (carefully!). Place on a plate and let rest for at least 10 minutes, dump out any remaining water. Steam the tofu for 10 minutes (you can also microwave it for 3-5 minutes or eat it cold!) Mince garlic and hot peppers. Heat oil in a pan on medium high heat then add the oil. Add the garlic, hot peppers, and white parts of the scallions and cook for around 30 seconds- it should be sizzling! Add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, cook for another 30 seconds. Turn off heat and add green parts of scallions. Carefully pour liquid at bottom of tofu plate out then pour sauce mixture over tofu. Serve with rice and enjoy!
Another version with cilantro & ginger instructions:
Remove silken tofu from packaging (carefully!). Place on a plate and let rest for at least 10 minutes, dump out any remaining water. Steam the tofu for 10 minutes (you can also microwave it for 3-5 minutes or eat it cold!). Heat a wok or pan on medium high heat then add the oil. Add the ginger first and fry for around 30 seconds then add the garlic, hot peppers, and white parts of the scallions for another 30 seconds it should be sizzling! Add the cilantro and rest of the scallions with the soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, cook for another 30 seconds or until cilantro is just wilted. Turn off heat. For your steamed tofu, carefully pour out any liquid left at the bottom of the pan. Then pour sauce mixture over the tofu, arranging the cilantro and ginger on top. Serve with rice and enjoy!