Spinach and Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing

A recipe for Spinach and Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing from the cookbook, Traditional Chinese Wellness Recipes! Blanched spinach and tofu are tossed with a flavorful sesame dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword China, Chinese, salad, sesame, sesame seed, spinach, tofu

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 19

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

salt
1 teaspoon cooking oil
12 ounces (350 grams) spinach (I used baby spinach)
14 ounces (400 grams) firm tofu
1 tablespoon (15 grams) chopped garlic
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sesame paste
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water
4 teaspoons (20 grams) sugar
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (30 grams) sesame seeds

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt and the cooking oil.
Blanch the spinach in the boiling water for 1 minute, then remove from the pot and squeeze out any excess water.
Next, cut the tofu into large cubes and blanch them in the same water for about 3 minutes.
Remove the tofu from the pot and let cool in a bowl. Once cooled, break the tofu into smaller pieces, using your hands.
To the bowl of tofu, add the blanched spinach.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing together the garlic, salt, soy sauce, sesame paste, water, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
Pour this flavorful dressing over the tofu and spinach, then mix gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
To finish, sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad. Serve cold as part of the meal.