Tofu Skin Salad

Name: Tofu Skin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 oz dried tofu skin sticks, soaked, cut; 1 cup cucumber, julienned; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar; 1 tbsp chili oil; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A chilled appetizer featuring chewy tofu skin ribbons and crisp cucumber tossed in a garlic, black vinegar, and chili oil dressing.

18 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

ChineseSaladStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 oz dried tofu skin sticks, soaked, cut
1 cup cucumber, julienned
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
1 tbsp chili oil
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch 6 oz soaked, cut dried tofu skin sticks for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar, 1 tbsp chili oil, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil.
3

Add 6 oz soaked, cut dried tofu skin sticks, 1 cup julienned cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat.
4

Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Tofu Skin Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tofu Skin Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Tofu Skin Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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