Cold Tofu with Sizzling chilli oil 

This cold tofu dish is the best side dish ever. Ready in a jiffy and so easy to make! All you need are some pantry ingredients, oil and a block of silken tofu. This cold tofu dish is best enjoyed after it’s been left in the fridge for a while, to allow the tofu to marinate in the sizzling chilli oil sauce. 

There are many types of tofu available at supermarkets, but I like to get the extra smooth silken tofu which works best for this recipe. Other types of regular tofu are a bit firmer and better for frying, but works for this recipe as well. 

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Recipe

Servings: Makes for 2-3 pax 

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 stalks of spring onions (chopped)
• 1 knob of garlic (grated)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbps of gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes, can be substituted with other types of chill flakes)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 30ml of canola oil (or any type of vegetable oil)
• 1 tsp of soy sauce
• 1 block of silken tofu

Steps:

1. Combine spring onions, garlic, sesame seeds, gochugaru, sugar in a heat proof bowl (preferably glass).
2. Heat the oil in a pot over medium fire. 
   • Tip: To check if oil is hot enough, stick 1 wooden spoon or chopstick in the oil, and if there’s small bubbles around it, the oil is hot enough. 
3. Pour the oil into the heat proof bowl and let it sizzle ~
4. Add soy sauce to the bowl and mix well.
5. Pour the chilli oil sauce over a block of cold tofu and enjoy!

Video Steps below

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Sizzling chilli oil over cold tofu ~ super easy and tasty side dish! #easyrecipe #tofu #chillioil

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