Silken Tofu in Ginger Syrup

Name: Silken Tofu in Ginger Syrup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 79 milliliters finely slivered fresh ginger (from a 4-inch-long piece of ginger); 3 juice oranges; 454 grams block of silken tofu; 177 milliliters sugar

Silken Tofu in Ginger Syrup might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 143 calories, 4g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up sugar, juice oranges, block of silken tofu, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet.

Instructions

Using a small sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all the bitter white pith. Holding the oranges over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections.

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Orange

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Knife

Bowl

In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the sugar with the slivered ginger and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to moderate, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Ginger

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Gently place the tofu block in the ginger syrup. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to infuse the tofu with ginger flavor.

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Ginger

Syrup

Tofu

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Frying Pan

Cut the tofu block into 6 even slices and, using a spatula, transfer them carefully to rimmed serving plates or shallow bowls. Spoon the ginger syrup, along with some fresh ginger slivers, over each serving of tofu.

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Ginger

Syrup

Tofu

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Spatula