Cantonese-Style Steamed Tofu by: Kaitlin 16 Comments Jump to Recipe Posted:5/17/2021Updated:5/15/2021 This Cantonese-Style Steamed Tofu has all the great flavor of a Cantonese steamed fish, with ginger, scallions, cilantro, and sweet soy sauce, but with a more affordable—and sustainable—protein: tofu!  Everyone loves Cantonese Steamed Fish, a major comfort food and an easy 20-minute recipe to boot.While we still love it, you’d be amazed at how good the sauce, aromatics, and herbs taste when poured over tender steamed tofu.  A Plant-based Alternative to Fish  Obviously, nothing replaces the taste and texture of fish, but in our daily compromises for the health of our planet, we’ve found that silken tofu, with it’s soft and slippery texture and mild flavor, is an excellent vegan substitute for your favorite Chinese fish dishes.  Our Spicy Hunan Steamed Tofu & Mushrooms is a testament to that! It was inspired by this Hunan Steamed Fish recipe, which normally is served over a bed of soft tofu.  We decided to develop an all-tofu version when we found ourselves going for the tofu more than the fish! In fact, we almost prefer the plant-based version, and don’t miss the fish at all when we make it.  This Cantonese-Style Steamed Tofu applies the same concept as that recipe.Instead of steaming fish, you steam tofu, seasoned with a little bit of salt and white pepper.  Then you make a classic ginger, scallion, and cilantro

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