Avocado and Tofu Dressing

Rinshinomori's Note:

Wonderful accompaniment for fish and seafood even fried, chicken, vegetables, and salads. Original idea comes from Harumi Kurihara's book. She is sometimes quoted as a Julia Child of Japan - I think that's stretching it though. Be sure to use only silken or very, very soft tofu for this dish. This recipe tastes better after letting the taste meld in refrigerator for several hours. You can also omit cottage cheese and it works out fine. This recipe is to use expensive avocado to stretch it's taste and color and will not taste like guacamole with mostly all avocado.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 avocado (preferably Hass)
• 0.5 (300 g) container silken tofu
• 1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 -2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Microwave silken tofu for 45 seconds to remove water.
2. Or you can also wrap the tofu in kitchen towel or kitchen paper and place on a sieve for 30 to 45 minutes to drain.
3. Peel the avocado and mix the flesh in a bowl with lemon or lime juice and mash.
4. Using a fork break the tofu into bite size pieces and add to the avocado.
5. Add cottage cheese, minced garlic, soy sauce, mayonnaise and salt and pepper.
6. Refrigerate for several hours.