NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH MIRIN DRESSING

Napa Cabbage Salad With Mirin Dressing image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 medium daikon radish, about 4 oz. peeled and thinly sliced lengthtwise into 18 pieces
3 scallions, white part only, halved lenghtwise, bottom left intact
3 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons saffower oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
coarse salt
1 small head napa cabbage, cored and finely shredded, about 6 cups
1 fresh lotus root, rinsed, and thinly sliced crosswise into about 18 pieces
8 ounces silken tofu, drained and cut into six 2-inch cubes

Steps:

Place daikon and scallions in a large bowl filled with ice and water.
Whisk together mirin, vinegar, oils, and a generous pinch of salt.
Place cabbage in a large bowl, and toss with half of the dressing. Divide among 6 plates. Top with 3 slices each daikon and lotus root, a tofu cube, and a fanned out scallion half.
Drizzle the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.3