12 minutes
A vibrant and refreshing salad with tofu noodles, fresh cucumber, cilantro, and a spicy sesame dressing.
Pressed Tofu Sheets (Gandoufu), cut into strips
0 oz
Persian Cucumber, julienned
0 oz
Fresh Cilantro, stems and leaves cut into 1-inch segments
cups
Scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced
each
Dried Red Chiles, snipped into ½-inch segments and seeds shaken out
each
Garlic Clove, minced
each
tablespoons
tablespoons
Pale Rice Vinegar
tablespoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish
to taste
1. Prepare Tofu Noodles
Separate the tofu sheets and cut them into strips that resemble noodles. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the tofu noodles and blanch them for about 2 minutes, just until the water returns to a boil. Immediately rinse the noodles under cold water and drain them in a colander.
2. Combine Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the tofu noodles with the julienned cucumber and cilantro.
3. Add Aromatics
On top of the tofu, cucumber, and cilantro mixture, layer the thinly sliced scallions, snipped dried chiles, and minced garlic.
4. Heat Oil and Pour
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until it is nearly smoking. Carefully pour the hot oil over the layered aromatics in the bowl.
5. Season Salad
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, chili oil, and toasted sesame oil to the salad. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the seasoning.
6. Garnish and Serve
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve the Chili-Sesame Tofu Noodle Salad immediately.
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