Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce

Name: Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb block silken tofu (450 g (see notes)); 2-3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp black vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar (adjust depending one desired sweetness); 1/2 tbsp chili oil (optional for spice); Chopped spring onions or green onions; Chopped coriander/cilantro

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This Steamed Silken Tofu with Soy Garlic Sauce is simple but packed full of flavour from the delicious aromatic sauce. Steaming tofu is one of our go-to ways to prepare tofu at home whenever we’re having congee or just want a hearty side to enjoy with rice and other viands. The sauce is easily customisable and you can of course adjust everything depending on your preferred taste.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:25:46 GMT