This recipe is inspired by the many cold silken tofu dishes from East Asia, like Japanese hiyayakko and Chinese liangban tofu. This no-cook dish is a handy one to have up your sleeve, especially for warm evenings when the desire to cook is nonexistent. Silky soft tofu is draped general tso tofu a punchy soy dressing, creating a lively dish with little effort.
To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter . Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Carefully drain the liquid from the package of tofu, and gently tip the block onto a kitchen towel. Pat with another clean kitchen towel, removing as much liquid as possible. Transfer the blocks to one large plate or two smaller plates, and spoon the soy dressing over the top until the tofu is completely covered.
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