Tofu/Komatsuna salad
Description
High protein/calcium side dish!
材料
(3-4 servings)
komatsuna
1 bunch (200-300 g)
kosher salt
one generous pinch
fried tofu (chop into bite sized pieces)
1 pack (14 oz)
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for the dressing:
toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons
white soy sauce
1 tablespoon
garlic (grated)
1 clove
fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon
toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons
作り方
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Before blanching, rinse the komatsuna well.
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2
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In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then add salt.
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Add one bunch of komatsuna and blanch for 30-45 seconds.
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Transfer cooked komatsuna to a colander.
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NOTE: Use blanching water to cook the tofu.
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Add tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander.
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Let it cool until cool to the touch.
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Meanwhile, combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
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9
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Use your hands to squeeze out extra moisture from komatsuna
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10
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Chop cooked komatsuna into 2" long pieces.
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Add komatsuna/tofu/sesame seed into a mixing bowl.
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Stir to combine and serve.
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コツ・ポイント
Adding fried tofu gives you more more volume than in a simple side dish.
このレシピの生い立ち
Since my son spends time at the gym, I try to prepare high-protein menu to maintain his muscle-tone :-)