I don't normally like fruit in savoury dishes, pineapple on a pizza is a no no, but I need to push my taste boundaries and so I included a fruit in this dish. I was absolutely amazed with the results, I ended up making more dressing just so I could dip more plums into it! Now that is progress!
Jasmine x
Asian Fusion Salad
Ingredients
- Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
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- Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Chilli oil
- 2 Tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
- 1 Tbsp Lime juice
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- Salad:
- 100g Mixed leaf salad
- 2 Choi Sum, finely shredded
- 1 Red onion, finely sliced
- 4 Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 2 Victoria plums, quartered and sliced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh coriander, finely shredded
- 1 Block Smoked Tofu
Contributed by Jasmine
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves 2 people
Instructions
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First, drain the tofu and press for at least half an hour to remove the excess moisture. Once the tofu has been pressed slice into 6 slices. Pour the marinade ingredients into an oven proof dish and mix to combine. Add the tofu and turn so that both sides are coated with the marinade. Bake in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once.
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To make the dressing comibine all the ingredients into a small jam jar and shake vigorously (after putting on the lid of course) so that all the ingredients amalgamate. Put to one side.
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Arrange the salad leaves on two plates and top with the red onion and choi sum. Add the tomatoes, carrots and plums and sprinkle with the coriander.
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Once the tofu has cooked, cut each slice in half and arrange on top of the salad. Garnish the salad with a twist of cucumber if you wish and pour over the dressing.
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