Tofu and Spring Onion Salad

VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE / QUICK DISH

Although tofu dishes are usually cooked, fresh raw tofu and spring onion salad makes a popular appetizer in many parts of China. Fresh raw tofu has a silky texture and a subtle fragrance; spring onions and sesame oil bring out the best of those qualities. This is perhaps also one of the easiest salads you will ever make.

TOFU AND SPRING ONION SALAD

VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE / QUICK DISH

MAKE 2 servings PREPARATION 5 min

Ingredients

• 1 block of fresh tofu (semi-firm or firm), cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 spring onion, chopped
• 1 tsp virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp of sesame oil
• pinch of salt to taste
• Toasted sesame (optional)

Method

• In a large bowl, add the tofu. In a separate bowl, mix well all the other ingredients to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the tofu, mix gently a few time then transfer to a serving plate.

Recipe Notes

• It is paramount to use authentic fresh tofu for this dish. Look for packaged tofu in chilled food section and check the only three ingredients needed to make firm or semi-firm tofu, i.e. water, soy bean and a mineral firming agent. Anything else in the ingredients list is likely to compromises the texture and fragrance for which authentic tofu is appreciated for.
• Fresh tofu is easily spoiled once out of the package or in room temperature. Only open the package when you are ready to prepare and serving this dish.
• If you prefer a less “beany” tofu taste, just blanch the tofu cubes in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, drain and cool before using them. This will make the unique tofu taste less pronounced.