Tofu skin salad vegan recipe 涼拌腐竹

tofu skin

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: firm tofu

Edamame provides protein while being lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari offers a gluten-free option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha adds flavor without the oil.

Break tofu skin into pieces about 10 cm long and soak in cold water to cover for 1 hour.

Ground 3 garlic cloves into a paste.

After soaking, cut tofu skin at a 45-degree angle.

Boil water in a pot, add 0.5 tsp of salt, and once boiling, add the soaked tofu skin for 10-20 seconds until floating.

Add 0.5 tbsp of light soy sauce, 1 tsp of brown vinegar, 0.5 tsp of chili oil, minced spring onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of sugar to the pot.

Drizzle with 0.5 to 1 tsp of sesame oil and mix well with chopsticks.

Cover with a lid and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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