Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki
The mild hijiki is a great way to introduce seaweed to wary family and friends. This was my favorite recipe from the Whole Foods class I took in Spring of 2003 at Bastyr University. Careful - the salad is highly addictive!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons dried hijiki seaweed
- 1cup water
- 12ounces firm tofu
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1⁄2
- 2tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1⁄4teaspoon sea salt
- 2
- 3
- 1⁄8
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DIRECTIONS
- In a small saucepan, soak hijiki for 10 minutes.
- Once rehydrated, simmer the seaweed uncovered for 20 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, drain the tofu and slice the cake horizontally.
- Place between sheets of paper towels and put on a cutting board with a heavy weight atop the tofu to press away excess water.
- A cast iron skillet or heavy book is ideal.
- Drain the tofu for at least 15 minutes.
- Cut into cubes and brown evenly on all sides using 1 tabblespoon of sesame oil.
- Remove from pan and sprinkle with tamari.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, ginger, and salt.
- Add seaweed, tofu, and veggies.
- Toss well and allow flavors to marry for at least 30 minutes.
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