VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE / QUICK DISH
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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
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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.
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