Blanched tofu with soy dressing

Name: Blanched tofu with soy dressing
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 5 ml/1 tsp sugar; 10 ml/2 tsp sesame seeds; 60 ml/4 tbsp dark soy sauce; 10 ml/2 tsp chilli powder; 10 ml/2 tsp finely sliced spring onion (scallion); 5 ml/1 tsp finely chopped garlic; 2 blocks firm tofu; salt

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Taste of Korea

By Young Jin Song

Published 2011

About

The silky consistency of the tofu absorbs the dark smoky taste of the soy dressing in this rich and flavourful dish. Tofu has a nutty quality that blends agreeably with the salty sweetness of the soy sauce and the hints of garlic and spring onion.

Ingredients

2 blocks firm tofu
salt

Asia
Korea
Side dish
Starter
Spring
Street Food
Vegetarian

Method

To make the dressing, mix the spring onion and garlic in a bowl with the soy sauce, chilli powder, sugar and sesame seeds. Leave the dressing to stand for a few minutes, allowing the flavours to mingle.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil, and add a pinch

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