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Steamed Silken Tofu

Steamed Silken Tofu

with Ginger and Scallions
15 min., ready in 45 min.
Time:
77
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
79 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
11 ozs Silken tofu
½ lemon
3 Tbsps Mirin
3 Tbsps soy sauce
salt
4 scallions
1 pc fresh ginger
3 Tbsps Dashi
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
soy saucegingerlemonsalt
Preparation
1.
Steamed Silken Tofu preparation step 1

Carefully cut the tofu into 8 equal pieces and place on a shallow plate.

2.
Steamed Silken Tofu preparation step 2

Squeeze lemon and measure 2 tablespoons juice. Mix juice with 2 tablespoons of mirin and soy sauce. Pour mixture over sliced tofu pieces and allow to marinate for 30 minutes, turning once at 15 minutes.

3.
Steamed Silken Tofu preparation step 3

Bring 1 liter (approximately 4 cups) of salted water to a boil. Trim, rinse and cut scallions diagonally into thin rings. Peel and cut ginger root into thin slices.

4.
Steamed Silken Tofu preparation step 4

Sprinkle the ginger and half of the scallions onto the tofu pieces.  Place the plate of tofu in a steamer basket and place the basket over the boiling salted water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes.

5.
Steamed Silken Tofu preparation step 5

Dissolve dashi in 3 tablespoons water. Whisk dashi together with remaining mirin and soy sauce. Drizzle steamed tofu with the sauce, garnish with remaining scallions, season to taste with pepper and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie77 cal.(4 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat3 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates4 g(3 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This is a light, easily digestible, and easy-to-prepare meal. Tofu has no cholesterol or lactose but is a good source of protein and only has about 75 calories per serving. This high-quality vegetable protein also helps protect against high blood pressure and heart attacks.

Even smarter

Even smarter

You can also use normal tofu for this recipe if you prefer!

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