Chinese Un-Chicken Salad
1 pkg. Mori-Nu Silken Lite Firm or Ex-Firm Tofu, frozen and defrosted (See Freezing Directions at below)

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup boiling chicken flavored vegetable broth
  • 1Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Salad

  • Maifun Noodles, deep fried (optional)
  • 2 cups loosely packed shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange sections, drained
  • 1/2 each red and yellow bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
  • 1/3 cup frozen green peas, cooked
  • 1/2 cup waterchestnuts, drained
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions

Mix together marinade ingredients and pour over defrosted tofu, broken into unequal pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Drain tofu and return to microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes; drain thoroughly, pressing gently, and set aside. Cook noodles according to pkg. directions; set aside. Place salad ingredients, except tofu, in medium bowl and se aside. Using wire whisk, mix together dressing ingredients; set aside. Toss salad ingredients in bowl; top with tofu, noodles and cilantro. Pour dressing over all and serve immediately.
Serves: 4



 

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