Fragrant Cold Tofu
5 minutes
to prep
no cook time
4-6 servings
About this Recipe
I love silken tofu and have been surprised that many folks don’t know what to do with it. Here’s my mom’s preferred way to prepare silken tofu. It’s perfect for a hot summer day—no cooking required.
Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Monica Chen
Ingredients
- 1 block of silken tofu
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 scallion
- Toasted sesame oil or soy sauce or tamari or liquid aminos or coco aminos
Instructions
- Remove tofu from package and put on dish or bowl.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves, thinly chop 1 scallion (green onion), and put both on top of tofu.
- Drizzle toasted sesame oil, soy sauce (or any equivalent such as tamari, liquid aminos, coco aminos), and let it drip down over sides of tofu.
- That’s it—dig in with a spoon or chopsticks!



