Green Tea Tofu Salad
Ingredients
- FOR DRESSING
- 1 teaspoon loose green tea leaves
- 1/4 cup spring water
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- FOR SALAD
- 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons loose green tea leaves
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups baby green salad mix
- 2 Asian pears or Bosc pears, halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into thin slices
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1. To make the dressing, first place tea leaves in a cup and pour boiling spring water over them. Cover and let steep for 1 to 2 minutes. Discard these tea leaves. Combine tea and remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Makes 1/2 cup.
2. Place tofu on a flat surface and press out excess water with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 8 equal cubes.
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Add tea leaves, sesame seeds, and salt, and saute until fragrant.
3. Place tofu slices on top and pan-fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn tofu and pan-fry the other side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain tofu on paper towels. Cut tofu slices to desired size.
4. Toss together salad greens, pears, and tomatoes in a salad bowl. Arrange the tofu slices over the salad, and spoon the dressing on top.
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