How to Prepare Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad (凉拌豆腐丝)?

 

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 5 min

Cooking time: 5 min

Serving: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced tofu
• 4 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cucumber, sliced (or pepper or celery)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons homemade chili oil (Optional)
• 3 tablespoon 中文 chopped cilantro for garnish (Optional)

Instructions:

1.    Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the sliced tofu and stir for a few seconds. Rinse the sliced tofu with tap water, drain thoroughly, and set aside to cool.

2.    Add sesame oil and garlic into a small bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds, or cook until the oil just starts to bubble and the garlic turns tender (*Footnote 1)

3.    Right before serving, add sliced tofu, carrots, and bell peppers into a big bowl. Add the sesame oil and garlic, green onion, rice vinegar, salt, and chili oil (if using). Toss to mix well.

4.    Garnish with cilantro and serve as an appetizer.