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Japanese Tofu Salad

Name: Japanese Tofu Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine); 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Rating: 4.57 stars

21 Ratings
14 Reviews
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Here is a simple way of incorporating tofu into your diet. You can certainly play around with this recipe, adding whatever you like, I garnish mine with lime wedges.

By JOSIE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

35 mins

cook:

5 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.

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Step 2

Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
Step 3

Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

271.7 calories; 17.6 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 695.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

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pinkypink

04/08/2009

Oh man is this one ever good. So simple!!!! I always buy my tofu in water bins at an Asian market so the tofu tastes smooth and creamy. I ate this whole recipe by myself for lunch. I will make again and again and adding extra veggies is super easy. UPDATE: I made a big batch of this for my lunch. The next day the sauce made the tofu taste a little strong and bitter. It was still good but just too strong. I would recomend eating it right away or mixing the salad together and throwing the sauce on when you eat it. Read More

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(29)

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SherryL

02/02/2013

I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately my husband voted it "not a repeat." He discovered that he's not crazy about tofu that is not crispy on the outside. We both really liked the dressing though. Read More

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(3)

21 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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pinkypink

04/08/2009

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kdigiorgio

02/27/2007

Nice taste although rather saucy. I didn't have the cilantro so I used parsley flakes. I also baked the tofu pieces for 10 min ea on opposite sides of the tofu. This makes it less squishy and more the consistency of hard-fried eggs. (I originally didn't like tofu due to the consistency.) Read More

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Susan

07/24/2007

The sauce was absolutely delicious - I mixed it with greens so it was a nice salad and it was a good amount of sauce for that Read More

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SBC1023

09/22/2010

I couldn't imagine raw albeit pressed tofu cubes so I stir-fried them in a small amount of sesame oil. I also substituted a can of drained mandarin organ segments for the tomatoes. I added a bag of mixed greens and tossed it all together. Yum! Read More

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Amy

01/20/2011

I just made this for a potluck and everyone was asking for the recipe. I did brown the tofu in a little oil to firm it up. I also minced jalapeno and added it. Next time I may try some other veggies since as other reviewers said there's extra sauce. Read More

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Sarah

07/30/2012

delicious! i used green onion instead of red to my taste and threw in some rough grated carrot. thought bean sprouts would've been good too am planning on trying that next time. i did not find it to be even a bit too saucy; it all absorbed into the tofu -- which i recommend freezing i never have to press it afterwards and it has the best texture even uncooked! Read More

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Cristy

09/19/2013

I LOVED this recipe and so did my "meat and potato" husband. Basically used the recipe as a base and added mixed veggies such as peppers red yellow or/green broccoli shredded carrots snap peas fresh sliced basil and put tomato at the end of stir so it doesn't get mushy. In addition to the spices in the recipe I used lemon pepper little bit of chili powder or curry powder white wine (to replace the mirin). I put this with rice and was a hit! I loved this so much that this is my first recipe post I am submitting!! This is was definitely added to my recipe box! Read More

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Grace Rhee

12/14/2009

Excellent salad dressing. I also add some greens (spring mix works great) and leave out the red onion. Read More

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Nici

08/16/2008

We use just shoyu and sesame oil for the dressing. I leave out the onion and cilantro and add in some cucumber. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and simple and delicious dinner that my kids love! Read More

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SherryL

02/02/2013

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Nutritional Information

Japanese Tofu Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 271.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 35 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 15 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 14 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 43 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 14 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 72 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 28 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 28 %

thiamin: 21 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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pinkypink

04/08/2009

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kdigiorgio

02/27/2007

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Susan

07/24/2007

The sauce was absolutely delicious - I mixed it with greens so it was a nice salad and it was a good amount of sauce for that

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SBC1023

09/22/2010

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Amy

01/20/2011

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Sarah

07/30/2012

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Cristy

09/19/2013

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Grace Rhee

12/14/2009

Excellent salad dressing. I also add some greens (spring mix works great) and leave out the red onion.

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(4)

Nici

08/16/2008

We use just shoyu and sesame oil for the dressing. I leave out the onion and cilantro and add in some cucumber. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and simple and delicious dinner that my kids love!

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(3)

SherryL

02/02/2013

I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately my husband voted it "not a repeat." He discovered that he's not crazy about tofu that is not crispy on the outside. We both really liked the dressing though.

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