Main meals
Vegetarian/Vegan
Asian
Silken Tofu with Soy Sauce and Crispy Shallots

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5 mins

Silky, wobbly soft tofu, gently warmed and topped with a savoury soy sauce, golden crispy shallots and fresh spring onion. It's a simple, comforting dish that's ready in 15 minutes. Tofu provides plenty of plant protein and calcium. Serve it with steamed greens and edamame for a filling, balanced meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 x 300g packs silken (soft) tofu
  • 2 shallots (around 60g), thinly and evenly sliced
  • 2 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp reduced-salt light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • ½ tsp thick (dark) soy sauce (or an extra ½ tsp tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced

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Needed kitchenware

A non-stick frying pan (or an air fryer), and a steamer or microwave.

Instructions

1.

Heat the oil in the frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp-edged (8–10 minutes). Watch closely at the end, as they turn from golden to burnt quickly. Tip onto kitchen paper.

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Meanwhile, carefully turn each block of tofu out onto a heatproof plate. Steam until warmed through (5–6 minutes), or cover and microwave on medium (2–3 minutes). Pour off any liquid.

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Mix the light soy sauce, thick soy sauce and 3 tbsp water, then warm briefly in the frying pan or microwave.

4.

Pour the sauce over the tofu. Top with the crispy shallots and spring onions, and serve.

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To make a balanced meal: Serve with 200g steamed tenderstem broccoli, 150g cooked frozen edamame and ½ x 250g pouch cooked brown rice, shared between 2. The broccoli and edamame can steam alongside the tofu.

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Storage information

Best eaten fresh. Store leftover tofu (without the shallots) in the fridge for up to 1 day. Keep any leftover shallots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Not suitable for freezing.

Tip

Lower carb: Skip the rice and serve with just the broccoli and edamame. Air fryer shallots: Toss the shallots with the oil and cook at 160c (8–10 minutes), shaking every 2–3 minutes, until golden and crisp.

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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Vegetarian
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Low carbohydrate
Low fat
High protein
Balanced
Quick and easy (<30 mins total)
Budget-friendly
Beginner

Abbi

Head Chef

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