Cong you tofu (silken tofu with spring onion oil and soy sauce)

Ingredients

• 300 g block silken tofu
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• pinch of sugar

Serves 4 as part of a shared meal.

Instructions

1. Peel the top off the tofu packet and keeping the block of tofu in the packet, invert onto a plate lined with a piece of paper towel, taking care not to break the block. If the tofu is set into the packet, it can help to run a sharp knife around the side. Place a not too heavy plate on top to help press out a little more moisture and stand for 5 minutes. Flip the tofu back into the packet and turn out onto a serving plate.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small frying pan over low-medium heat. Add the spring onion and cook slowly for around 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion is starting to brown. Add the garlic and cook until just golden. Remove from the heat and stir through the soy sauces and sugar.
3. Pour the mixture over the top of the tofu and serve.

Photography by Adam Liaw.

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