Sweet and Tangy Silken Tofu Salad for Dieting
A 5-minute silken tofu salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing infused with wild chives.
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Tender silken tofu paired with a sweet and tangy soy dressing blended with fragrant wild garlic and nutty ground toasted sesame seeds. It requires no cooking and comes together quickly in around 5 to 10 minutes. It makes an ideal light side dish or a refreshing meal for a diet.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Silken tofu (yeondubu)1 pack
- Radish sproutsas needed
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Vinegar1.5(1 1/2) tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Ground toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Dallae (wild garlic)1 tbsp (finely chopped)
- Bell pepper1 tbsp (finely chopped)
- Drain the water from the silken tofu, and prepare as many radish sprouts as you like.
- I used red bell pepper for color, but you can also use other vegetables like red chili pepper or carrot.
- Instead of dallae, you can finely chop scallions or large green onion.
Steps
1. Drain the water from the silken tofu, and prepare as many radish sprouts as you like.
2. Finely chop the dallae (wild garlic) and bell pepper for the dressing.
I used red bell pepper for color, but you can also use other vegetables like red chili pepper or carrot.
3. Add all the dressing ingredients and mix well.
Adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar to taste.
Instead of dallae, you can finely chop scallions (jjokpa) or large green onion (daepa).
4. Place the silken tofu and radish sprouts on a plate, spoon the dressing over them, and serve.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar to taste.
FAQ
What can I substitute if I do not have dallae?
Finely chopped scallions or large green onion also work very well instead of dallae.
Can I use other vegetables instead of red bell pepper?
For color, you can finely chop other vegetables you have at home, such as red chili pepper or carrot.
How can I adjust the sourness or sweetness of the dressing?
Simply adjust the amount of vinegar or sugar to suit your taste preferences.
