Cucumber And Tofu Salad Recipe

Name: Cucumber And Tofu Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces tofu, well-drained; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Dressing; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons dashi (basic Japanese soup stock); 1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce; lightly toasted sesame seeds (to garnish, white or black)

Servings: persons

1/2 cucumber
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces tofu, well-drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Dressing
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dashi (basic Japanese soup stock)
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
lightly toasted sesame seeds (to garnish, white or black)

1
Slice the cucumber into very fine julienne strips.; salt lightly, then place in a colander and cover with a plate and small jar of water to act as a weight. Set aside for 10 minutes to drain, then knead lightly, rinse, and pat dry.
2
Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Brush a small frying pan with the oil, heat over medium heat, and saute the tofu for 5 minutes until golden. Allow to cool and combine it with the cucumber.
3
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil, then cool to room temperature.
4
Toss the salad in the dressing just before serving and heap in small mounds in the centers of 4 deep bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 ounces tofu, well-drained, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cucumber And Tofu Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cucumber And Tofu Salad

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