Tofu and Spinach Salad Spicy Miso Dressing
- Level: Easy
Ingredients
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
2 tablespoons light miso paste
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped gari (pickled ginger) Save 4 pieces for garnish.
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped scallion greens
Salt and white pepper to taste
3 cups spinach chiffonade
1 package soft tofu (homemade or store bought), cut into 1/4- inch slices
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
- In a blender cup, add vinegar, soy sauce, miso, sambal oelek, sugar and gari. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in both oils. Check for seasoning. Pour dressing into a bowl and fold in scallions. Toss the spinach with the dressing.
- Plating: Place a ring mold in the center of a plate. Make a napoleon by alternating layers of tofu and spinach. Remove ring and drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with gari and sesame seeds.
