Sesame Beef And Tofu With Edamame Salad Recipes

SESAME TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: Put the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and 2/3 cup of the olive oil into a blender. Blend until completely emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust to your taste, adding more vinegar or sugar as needed. Pour half of the dressing into a jar and refrigerate for the salad.
• Put the tofu cubes into a bowl and pour over the remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Remove the tofu from the dressing and pat dry. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu on all sides until nicely browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Toss in the sesame seeds and cook for another minute. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• To assemble the salad, put the mixed greens, halved tomatoes and sliced onion in a large bowl. Pour on half the remaining dressing, reserving the rest for later use. Toss to coat. Arrange the tofu and mandarin oranges all over the greens. Serve immediately.

EDAMAME TOFU MUSHIMONO

Steps:

• To make the edamame tofu, combine the edamame, 100 milliliters broth and 50 milliliters water in a blender and puree. Set aside.
• Combine the remaining 100 milliliters broth, agar-agar and 100 milliliters water in a pot and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine and activate the agar. In a cup, combine 50 milliliters water and the gelatin. Add that gelatin solution to the pot; keep the mixture at a simmer. Add the soy milk to the pot. Add the edamame puree to the pot. Keep simmering until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a shallow rectangular 8-by-8-inch dish and let sit until room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• After the tofu has set and is firm, slice it into 16 portions and garnish with tomato, ginger and cilantro leaves. Finish with a drizzle of ponzu, olive oil and flaked sea salt.

EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 cup each chopped tomato and cucumber, 1 minced red jalapeno and 1/4 cup chopped red onion. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each brown sugar, lemon juice, lime juice and mirin or other rice wine, 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss; season with salt and pepper.

ASIAN EDAMAME AND TOFU CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the edamame according to package directions, then drain and rinse in a colander until cool.
• Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
• Combine the edamame and pine nuts with the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and toss together. Serve at once.
• menu suggestions
• See the menu with Tomato-Coconut Soup (page 39). Complete the meal with store-bought vegan spring rolls or corn on the cob.
• This teams nicely with Gingery Rice with Sweet Potatoes and Peas (page 88). Add a simple salad of greens and tomatoes or any of the Recipe Not Required mixed greens salads (page 192).
• To complete the meal with no additional recipes, make one of the Asian-style noodle side dishes under Easy Ways to Dress Up Pasta and Noodle Side Dishes (page 121). Add a platter of cherry tomatoes, baby corn, and sliced cucumbers.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 330
• Total Fat: 25g
• Protein: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 160mg

SOBA NOODLE & EDAMAME SALAD WITH GRILLED TOFU

Steps:

• Heat dressing ingredients in your smallest saucepan, simmer for 30 secs, then set aside.
• Boil noodles following the pack instructions, adding the edamame beans for the final 2 mins cooking time. Rinse under very cold water, drain thoroughly and tip into a large bowl with the spring onions, beansprouts, cucumber, sesame oil and warm dressing. Season if you like.
• Brush tofu with the veg oil, season and griddle or grill for 2-3 mins each side - the tofu is very delicate so turn carefully. Top the salad with the tofu, scatter with coriander and serve

SESAME BEEF

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic, and onions in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Cut steak into strips and add to bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 30 minutes.
• Cook in wok or frying pan until brown, about 5 minutes. Add sesame seeds and cook for additional 2 minutes.

TOFU AND HERB SALAD WITH SESAME

Steps:

• Make the sauce: In a small bowl, put ground sesame seeds, lime, ginger, chile, sesame oil and soy sauce. Add yogurt and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (If necessary, thin with a little water.) Set aside.
• On individual plates, arrange watercress, parsley and cilantro, then the mixed herbs. Scatter cucumber slices here and there. Top with the tofu cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle sauce over each plate, and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.