Korean Salad with Tofu, Carrot, and Cucumber Recipe
A light salad with crunchy carrot, fresh cucumber, and pan-fried tofu, drizzled with a simple soy-sesame dressing. It tastes fresh with a subtle nutty note, and the tofu makes it filling enough to be a standalone meal, not just a side. In Korea, similar salads often appear as banchan – small side dishes served with rice.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
- tofu - 250 g
- carrot - 2 piece
- cucumber - 1 piece
- chives finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
- vegetable oil - 1.5 tablespoons
- soy sauce - 2.5 tablespoons
- rice vinegar - 1.5 tablespoons
- sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- honey - 1 teaspoon
- sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- garlic - 0.5 clove
Main Ingredient:
tofu
Preparation
- Remove the tofu from the package, pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels, and cut it into cubes about 1.5 cm on each side.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the tofu and fry for 7–8 minutes, gently turning every few minutes, until the cubes are golden on several sides. Set aside to cool.
- Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater or cut into thin matchsticks. Wash the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the soft center with a teaspoon, and slice the rest into thin half-moons.
- Finely chop the chives. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until they lightly brown and become fragrant, then set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and very finely chopped garlic until you get a smooth dressing.
- In a larger bowl, combine the carrot, cucumber, pan-fried tofu, and half of the chives. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to avoid breaking up the tofu.
- Sprinkle the salad with the toasted sesame seeds and the remaining chives. Let it sit for 10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld, then serve.
Storage
In fridge:
2 days
Freezing:
No
Sałatka w lodówce lekko mięknie, ale nadal jest smaczna; przed podaniem wyjmij ją na 10–15 minut, aby się ogrzała i delikatnie przemieszaj.
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Marek, Site owner
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