Japanese Tofu Salad Recipe

Name: Japanese Tofu Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine); 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 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; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book.
2
Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
3
Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
4
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
5
Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro.
6
Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.
7
Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine), 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Japanese 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.

Japanese Tofu Salad

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