Silken Tofu With Soy-Sauced Tomatoes
A light and refreshing dish featuring chilled silken tofu topped with warm, soy-glazed cherry tomatoes, finished with sesame oil and optional fresh herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or light main course.
2 servings
10 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •1 teaspoon olive oil
- •1 pinch black pepper
- •12 ounces silken tofu
- •1 teaspoon sesame oil
- •2 tablespoons scallions
- •2 tablespoons basil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the tomatoes, soy sauce, olive oil, and many grinds of black pepper. Place over low heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the tomatoes start to soften and juices collect in the pan.
7 min
- 2.
Carefully cut the tofu into 2 wide slabs (or 4 smaller ones) and place on plates or in shallow bowls. Divide the warm tomatoes on top. Add a judicious drizzle of toasted sesame oil, then sprinkle with scallions and basil, if using. Serve immediately.
3 min
