Crispy Tofu Salad

Name: Crispy Tofu Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 3 tablespoons White miso paste; 2 tablespoons Tahini; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 cup green cabbage; 1 cup purple cabbage; 1 cucumber; 1 cup edamame; 1 cup radish; 4 stalks green onions; 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts; 3 tablespoons fried shallots; 1 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds; 1 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
812 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
Asian

Crispy Tofu Salad

Rhea Duncan

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Tofu salad is made with golden tofu croutons, a miso-sesame dressing, and an irresistible crunchy topping! Loaded with textures and flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the tofu:

1 block firm tofu
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Miso dressing:

3 tablespoons White miso paste
2 tablespoons Tahini
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

Salad:

1 cup green cabbage thinly sliced
1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
1 cucumber halved and thinly sliced
1 cup edamame if frozen blanch it first
1 cup radish thinly sliced
4 stalks green onions thinly sliced

Crunch topping:

2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons fried shallots
1 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
1 tablespoons black sesame seeds
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

Tofu:

Use a paper towel or clean tea towel to gently press and absorb any excess liquid from the tofu.
Cut it in half then cut into bite sized cubes, let it dry on paper towels for 10-15 minutes.
Add it to a bowl and toss well with the sesame oil and soy sauce.
Either fry the cubes on a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of sesame oil, or air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Prep the other ingredients:

Chop the veggies, and add them to a large bowl.
If using frozen edamame, bring a small pot of water to the boil. Once boiling, add in the edamame and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
Add it to the bowl with the prepped veggies.

Dressing:

Add all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk well until throughly combined.

Topping:

Add all the crunchy toppings into a bowl and mix together.

Assemble:

Once the tofu is ready, add it to the bowl with veggies, pour the dressing on top and toss well to combine. Add the crunchy topping on top and serve.

Notes

The main thing to remember is to buy extra firm tofu, drain it well, and pat it dry completely. Once dry, let it sit on paper towels for 15 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized cubes. Then, add the sauces to the tofu and toss them until coated. I like to wait a few minutes before frying it to let it absorb the flavors. I may have to cook in three or four batches because I do not want them too close together.
Be sure to get extra firm tofu and drain it well.
Be sure to get extra firm tofu and drain it well.
Ensure the tofu is at least ½ inches away from each other so it gets crispy rather than soggy.
Ensure the tofu is at least ½ inches away from each other so it gets crispy rather than soggy.
Try to chop veggies in similar sizes so every bite has a blend of flavors.
Try to chop veggies in similar sizes so every bite has a blend of flavors.
Making the dressing early to chill is fine, but do not make this salad beforehand, or it will get soggy.
Making the dressing early to chill is fine, but do not make this salad beforehand, or it will get soggy.
The tofu can be made early and kept fresh for a short period.
The tofu can be made early and kept fresh for a short period.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 812kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Sodium 2062mg (86%) Potassium 1246mg (36%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 676IU (14%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 498mg (50%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 812 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	812kcal	41%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	49g	75%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	21g	124%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Sodium	2062mg	86%
Potassium	1246mg	27%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	27g	54%
Vitamin A	676IU	14%
Vitamin C	56mg	62%
Calcium	498mg	50%
Iron	8mg	44%