Okra and Tofu Korean Style Salad, an easy recipe made in the microwave!

Here is a recipe for "Korean Salad with Okra and Tofu", a perfect side dish when you want one more dish. It is easy to make in the microwave without using fire.

Korean-Style Salad with Okra and Tofu

Ingredients

8 okra stalks
150 g tofu
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
Korean seaweed, to taste

＜Sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon chicken broth
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cm garlic tube

Preparation

Mix all ingredients for sauce. 2.

Wash okra, cut off the stems, and slice diagonally into 3 or 4 equal pieces. Place in a heatproof container, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave (500W) for 3 minutes.


Pour half of the sauce over the okra and dress.


Cut tofu into bite-size pieces, add remaining sauce and mix gently. Serve on a plate and finish with a sprinkle of Korean nori seaweed.

How does this Korean-style salad with okra and tofu taste?

The sticky okra and moist tofu give this dish a gentle taste. The mild flavors of the ingredients are enhanced by the richness of the sesame oil and the sour taste of the vinegar. The tasty Korean seaweed also assists the flavor. It is a dish that can be eaten with a refreshing taste, yet is full of flavor.


You can reduce the amount of soy sauce and add more gochujang (red pepper paste) if you like; it gives the dish a rich, sweet and spicy flavor.