JAPANESE TOFU SALAD

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Here is a simple way of incorporating tofu into your diet. You can certainly play around with this recipe, adding whatever you like, I garnish mine with lime wedges.

Provided by JOSIE

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. 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.
Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 695.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g