Pickled Mustard Greens with Tofu
Cold Dishes

Pickled Mustard Greens with Tofu

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Pickled Mustard Greens with Tofu

About This Recipe

This Silken Tofu with Pickled Vegetables is a refreshing, savory dish that balances creamy tofu with tangy, umami-rich flavors. The key lies in the pickled vegetable, which is soaked to mellow its saltiness and enhanced with a touch of sugar for perfect harmony. Paired with silky-smooth tofu, the dish gets a flavor boost from a savory-sweet sauce made with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and aromatic sesame oil. Freshly minced garlic adds a punch, while scallions provide a crisp, colorful finish. The tofu is effortlessly unmolded for an elegant presentation, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Quick to prepare yet packed with layered flavors, this dish is perfect as a light appetizer or a healthy side. Enjoy the contrast of textures and the bright, savory taste in every bite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • silken tofu 400g
  • pickled vegetable 100g
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • scallions 1 stalk
The sauce & seasonings
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • sesame oil 0.5 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Soak the pickled vegetable in cold water for 10 minutes. The packaged pickled vegetable is very salty, so it needs to be soaked in clean water and the water changed twice, with a small amount of sugar added to prevent it from being too salty.
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Step 2
Step 2
Chop the pickled vegetable into small pieces and mince the garlic.
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Step 3
Step 3
In a bowl, mix the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
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Step 4
Step 4
Prepare a long plate, remove the lid of a box of silken tofu, and carefully cut around the edges of the box with a knife. Turn the tofu over onto the plate and cut a small slit in one corner of the box. The tofu will automatically fall out onto the plate.
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Step 5
Step 5
Arrange the seasoned sauce and garnish with chopped scallions on top of the tofu.

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