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Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)

A fresh Korean salad of silken or firm tofu layered over crisp lettuce and cucumbers, finished with a savory sesame-soy dressing and crunchy garnishes.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm or silken tofu, cubed or sliced
  • 4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) until the sugar dissolves. Set dressing aside.

  2. 2

    Arrange 4 cups torn romaine or green leaf lettuce on a large serving platter or in individual bowls. Layer 1 thinly sliced English cucumber and 1 julienned carrot over the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Place 14 oz cubed or sliced firm or silken tofu on top of the vegetables.

  4. 4

    Drizzle the sesame dressing over the entire salad. Scatter 2 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for gochugaru in Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)?

The entry for Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) calls for 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes). In its place: Use half as much crushed red pepper flakes, or sweet paprika with a pinch of cayenne. Gochugaru is milder and fruitier than standard flakes, so go by taste.

Can I make Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) comes from 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes). For a milder plate, halve the gochugaru; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) low-carb?

A serving of Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 12 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the sesame seeds at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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