Daikon Radish Salad with Sesame Fried Tofu

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   Combine the ginger, 1 teaspoon of the canola oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl.

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   Peel the daikon and carrot and cut them into matchstick-sized pieces (about 1/8 by 1/8 by 2 inches).

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   Add the daikon and carrot to the bowl and toss well.

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   Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch cubes and place on a paper towel.

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   Cover the cubes with another paper towel and gently press on the tofu to remove the excess liquid.

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   Combine the flour and sesame seeds in a shallow bowl, add the tofu cubes, and gently turn to coat with the flour mixture.

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   Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into a saucepan and place over medium-high heat until very hot.

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   (A tiny drop of water flicked into the pan should immediately cause the oil to bubble up.)

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   Add the tofu cubes to the pan and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned.

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    Place the daikon salad on a plate and top with the fried tofu.

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    Daikon is a long, white radish that is less spicy than most other radishes.

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    They are generally about 2 inches in diameter and 8 to 14 inches long.

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    Theyre available in most grocery stores, and theyre delicious sliced onto green salads or to give your coleslaw a little extra zip.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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