Cold Sesame Tofu Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb Firm tofu
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions

Instructions

1. 1Press tofu: Press tofu to remove excess water. Cut into cubes.
2. 2Blanch tofu: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch tofu for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool.
3. 3Make sesame dressing: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. 4Prepare vegetables: Julienne cucumber and carrot.
5. 5Assemble salad: In a bowl, combine blanched tofu, julienned cucumber and carrot, and sesame dressing. Toss to combine.
6. 6Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
7. 7Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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