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Green Tea Tofu Salad

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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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