Japanese Tofu Salad

Name: Japanese Tofu Salad
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 🍅 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 🧅 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 🌰 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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5 Min
4 Servings
$8

Japanese Tofu Salad

Cost $8, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
4 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Tofu
- 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
Seasoning & Sauces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spices
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Vegetables & Herbs
- 🍅 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 🧅 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 🌰 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

STEPS

Place tofu between two plates. Place a heavy book on top and let sit until tofu has drained, about 1 hour, pouring out expelled liquid every 20 minutes.

Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; gently stir and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into soy sauce mixture.

Cut pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, then place into a bowl with tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

272

Calories

18g
Protein
11g
Carbs
19g
Fats

💡 For extra flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to allow the dressing to soak in.Pair this salad with steamed rice for a complete meal.Add lime wedges for a fresh, tangy garnish.