Toss-together Tofu Salad / Cold Tofu

Toss-together Tofu Salad / Cold Tofu

Toss-together Tofu Salad / Cold Tofu is a home-style vegetable dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 343 kcal. This cold dish is refreshing and delicious, rich in plant protein and calcium, a. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

343 kcal

Ingredients

  • Tofu (Recommended: North tofu or old tofu)
  • Green onions
  • Garlic
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Vinegar (Optional)
  • White sugar (Optional)
  • Chili oil (Optional)

Steps

  1. Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes and set aside.
  2. Add 500 ml of drinking water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Place the tofu cubes in the pot and boil for **1-2 minutes** to remove beany flavor and make the tofu texture firmer.
  4. Remove the cooked tofu cubes, drain the water, and place them in a bowl. Set aside.
  5. Wash the green onions, chop them into葱花 (scallion greens), and set aside.
  6. Peel the garlic, mince it into garlic pieces, and set aside.
  7. In a clean small bowl, add 15 ml soy sauce, 5 ml sesame oil, 5 ml vinegar (optional), and 2 g white sugar (optional).
  8. Add the minced garlic.
  9. Mix thoroughly until the white sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
  10. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the tofu cubes.
  11. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over it.
  12. According to personal preference, add 5 ml chili oil (optional).
  13. Gently toss with chopsticks or a spoon until combined, and serve.

Notes

This cold dish is refreshing and delicious, rich in plant protein and calcium, and low-fat and healthy. It is simple and quick to make; beginners can usually finish it in just 10 minutes.

Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★
Estimated calories: 343 kcal

Preparation:
Determine how many portions you plan to make before starting. One portion is exactly right for 1 person.

Per portion:
- Tofu 250 g (approx. 1 piece of common-sized tofu)
- Green onions 10 g
- Garlic 2-3 cloves
- Soy sauce 15 ml
- Sesame oil 5 ml
- Vinegar 5 ml (Optional)
- White sugar 2 g (Optional)
- Chili oil 5 ml (Optional)

- When making cold tofu, it is recommended to choose firmer North tofu or old tofu as they are less prone to breaking and offer a better texture.
- If you prefer a lighter taste, you can omit the vinegar and chili oil.
- The sauce proportions can be adjusted according to personal taste.

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