🇨🇳 Chinese Vegetarian

Tofu Steamed with Ginger

Name: Tofu Steamed with Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 cloves, sliced Ginger; 3, shredded Spring Onions; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 500 g, firm Tofu; 1 tbsp Peanut Oil

🇨🇳 Chinese

Silky steamed tofu, dressed with hot oil and soy — proof that simplicity wins. 27 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 15 min Cook 12 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger3 cloves, sliced
Spring Onions3, shredded
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Tofu500 g, firm
Peanut Oil1 tbsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.
2
Lay the tofu in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.
3
Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.
4
Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the soy sauce, and top with spring onions.
5
Heat the Peanut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Steamed Ginger Tofu · on YouTube