Lovable Otsu
Laura
{From Pomelo.}
ingredients
- Ginger-sesame dressing:
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 oz. cleaned ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 T. granulated sugar
- 3/4 t. cayenne
- 3/4 t. salt
- 1T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. pure sesame oil
- Soba Noodle Salad:
- 8 oz. portion frozen soba noodles, softened in boiling water
- 1/5 block (3 oz) firm tofu, cut to 1/2" cubes
- 2 T. safflower oil
- 1 T. chopped cilantro
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin half-moons
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
directions
- 1
In a food processor (or with mortar and pestle), combine lemon zest, ginger, sugar, cayenne, and salt and process to a smooth puree; add lemon juice, rice vinegar and soy sauce. Blend well. Slowly add olive oil and sesame oil until well combined.
- 2
Add tofu to a large non-stick skillet without any oil and toss over high heat until all water has evaporated; add safflower oil, reduce heat to medium-high and fry, tossing frequently until tofu is firm and bouncy; beware of possible splattering; drain over paper towels; in a large mixing bowl combine drained soba noodles, cilantro, scallions, cucumber and 2-3 oz dressing, toss well; arrange salad in center of large plate and top with fried tofu. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs.
Source: Laura
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