Japanese Tofu Salad
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.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 272
Preparation time: 35m
Total cooking time: 1h 40m
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
Directions:
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 19.1g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | |
| Sodium | 695mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6g | 14% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 35% |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 739IU | |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | |
| Calcium | 717mg | |
| Iron | 3mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 6mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 79mg | |
| Folate | 45mcg |
