These 3 Silken Tofu Recipes Will Make You a Tofu Lover!

These 3 Silken Tofu Recipes Will Make You a Tofu Lover!
Most grocery stores have a huge tofu section with a variety of different textures, styles, and flavors of tofu. They all have their purpose, but today I want to talk about one specific style of tofu that I’ve been overlooking and maybe you have too-silken tofu.
Silken tofu is exactly what it sounds like. It’s delightfully silky and smooth and has a very mild flavor-perfect for people who don’t love the soybeany flavor of the firmer varieties of tofu.
The main reason I want to talk about silken tofu today is that it is SO convenient and easy to use. If you have a block of this in your fridge, you can basically have dinner on the table in 5-10 minutes. It also makes a great base for super creamy dips, dressings, and sauces. So let’s make 3 recipes with silken tofu so I can show you what I mean.
Spicy Silken Tofu Soup
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 500ml stock (unsalted, or you can use water)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp white miso paste
- Veggies of your choice
- A sprinkle of cilantro or green onion (or both)
- 1 block silken tofu
*If the soup is too salty, add a sprinkle of sugar and more stock or water if needed
-Saucy Steamed Silken Tofu
- 1 block of silken tofu (cold, or steamed for 5 minutes)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 3 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup, honey, or sugar (+more to taste if needed)
Smoky Silken Tofu Ranch Dip
- 1 block of silken tofu
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (more if you like it smoky)
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[@ayumihorsfall667]

As a Japanese who lives in UK for a long time, I had forgatten a tasty Tofu recipe variations such as this. The first one I tried was really delicious. Thank you for the reminder. I added a little bit of corn starch into the sauce, so it's easy to serve and smooth finish.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

That’s so nice to hear!!

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Happy new year! I hope you’re in the mood for some silky luxurious tofu 😊

[@Nina_DP]

That first dish, the steamed tofu with the sauce? Oh, yes. That. I mean, I will eventually try the others, but that one. Wow. Cannot wait.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Yes! It’s crazy! My boyfriend said it tastes like savoury crème brûlée

[@SK-xu6vj]

Tried the second recipe....it was so simple/ quick and absolutely delicious

[@erinchamberlain1315]

I've never tried to cook with silken tofu, to be honest. I've had it in a few soups and liked it, so I'm not sure why I never think about it. Thank you so much for the inspiration! The meat prices here in the US, I imagine everywhere, are getting very high. I know we share a love of beans, so I've been making more meatless recipes and they're less expensive by FAR. Thanks for sharing with us ❤️

[@HowToMakeDinner]

I hear ya! It’s such a good inexpensive option

[@stevedownthestreet.]

The silken tofu ranch dip was delicious! It was a big hit at my Super Bowl party. I served it with blanched cauliflower florets. I can’t wait to make it again!

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Nice!!

[@billyannecrews6651]

Good to know it was good

[@bonniestreeter1428]

I like the variety of dinners you make. Haven't tried tofu b 4. May have to right this down and try later. So this is how you stay thin. Glad you had a peaceful week.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Thanks Bonnie! I hope you give it a try!

[@kaiju_k5042]

I"ve been making marinated tofu with various sauces for the past two weeks now but never cooked with silken tofu, so thank you for these :) they look amazing.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Ooh you’ll love it!

[@NinjaXryho]

I've been experimenting with blended tofu, adding it to different soups and dishes to increase the protein content. It makes a great mayo replacement in a chickpea salad, and since it absorbs flavors so well it can be added to so many soups as a thickener and no one notices. It's so versatile.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

I’ve never used it as a thickener for soup. Sounds fun!

[@josefreitas753]

Yes!! This is great. I lived in China, your first recipe is just something anyone will throw up as a great appetizer at the center of the table. Same with the second one, except I'd use Chilli Bean Sauce/Douban Juang, instead of Gochujang, it's earthier and more savoury. The third recipe I had never seen, and it's great. I used Kashmiri Chilli Powder instead of paprika. Thanks!!

[@dexterfitben]

Great recipe's. Here (in Taipei) its most often used in Miso soup and Douhua (tofu pudding). There is a yellow variety made with eggs that is robust enough to chop up and fry. Thnx and HNY!

[@Taricus]

I'm always scared of silken tofu lol I always thought it would be too difficult to use. I need to try these though 😋

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Quite the opposite! Just don’t be too fussed about cutting it into perfect cubes 😄

[@ixchelssong]

I'd love to see some of the desserts you mentioned! 🙂

[@MexRebe2022]

I really LOVED your recipes. I’m completely new to cooking Tofu and I these recipes are really great, easy and delicious. Thank you very much.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

You’re welcome!

[@glendahingley491]

These are so quick and adaptable! That dip might find its way into our fridge soon!

[@HowToMakeDinner]

I’m literally eating it right now with carrot sticks 😃

[@glendahingley491]

@@HowToMakeDinner And even though I know it is you and we live in the same town, it is somehow delightful to see store pricing on a KZbin video and know exactly which local grocery chain you are shopping in! LOL

[@the12288]

I wanted to know all these improvisations for tofu recipes!!!! Thank you so much 🎉

[@billyannecrews6651]

Thank you. I was trying to think what I could do with this silken tofu! Dip sounds good

[@dragonflyfarm9154]

Thank you! I’ve been meaning to work more with tofu, I adore silken tofu and have a lot of it stock in my cupboard (the box kind you love lol) so now I have some awesome ideas

[@evajackson9470]

Thank you everything looks so good l am going to give a try 👏👏😊

[@Roman-is4jj]

Thank you. The soup works for me, especially for those watching the carbs.

[@veganleigh4817]

I love all of your vegan-friendly recipes!

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Thank you!

[@bunnebridebloom5771]

Thank you, so clear & straightforward. 😊🕊️👏🌈

[@DeviiiJ]

The measurements look like tablespoons on the last recipe? It looks good, I want to try it

[@dagmoon]

Thank you Paula for these silken tofu recipes, such good timing for me. Silken is not available at my grocery store so recently I bought a case online (the carton shelf-stable kind) and am now wondering how to use it all, especially for savory dishes. Can't wait to try your recipes, all three of them. They look delish and easy

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Whoa that is good timing! Nice!!

[@cindyveaudry6996]

I also can not find silken tofu in my grocery store. Where did you buy yours online? Thanks.

[@dagmoon]

@@cindyveaudry6996 Amazon. I bought Mori-Nu Silken Tofu. It's a game changer. Makes great smoothies, with very little to no soy taste.

[@WhiteNorthStar1]

Three delicious and practical recipes :)

[@sandradearing604]

OMGOSH I didn't know that about MISO PASTE! ~ TY FOR ALL OF THIS!

[@meowfoolery]

Thanks for the great recipes! I'm "tofu curious" 😂 (I like it but never cook it). Dishes sound tasty and easy! Updated my shopping list for next time I'm grocery shopping.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Nice! It’ll be great!

[@hadrosaurus]

exciting. i love silken tofu but have never cooked with it... can't wait to try the first one! I've made several of your recipes and they've all been winners 🏆😋

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Ooh I’m excited for that too! Let me know how it goes!

[@pritathota]

Lovely recipes, thanks for sharing

[@HowToMakeDinner]

My pleasure! I'm so glad you like them :)

[@carolinesperling194]

Love it! 😊

[@johannesrotter5125]

How do you prepare your garlic/Ginger Mixture? Greetz from Germany

[@oakstrong1]

I made a vegan sandwich cake when my son was born (a savoury dish made with bread and filling that you make into a cake with savoury "frosting" and you eat it just like you would eat a cake). My mother-in-law was so impressed with it that she wouldn't let go until I told her what the creamy stuff was: she was horrified to find out that the creamy stuff was silken tofu - the stuff she had declared hating more than anything else. My point is that you can use all kinds of tofu in so many typical Western dishes, both sweet and savoury!

[@kenbellchambers4577]

tofu or not tofu, that is the question.

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Haha tofu! All the way!

[@masahirogo3330]

That’s because it’s has very little protein

[@atok7874]

Cook 1 minit Talk 7 minit

[@arnobertogna4718]

Brilliant - thank you - your explanation & video was so easy to follow - straight to the point with ingredients & how to cook each recipe - wish everyone else on KZbin would do the Sam as you then don’t have to spend time listening to waffle - thanks again & will try all of these recipes over the next couple of weeks👍👍🙏🙏