Easy recipe for "chilled tofu with peanut and sesame sauce" with fun textures!

Here is a simple recipe for "Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sesame Sesame Sauce" with a fun texture. The refreshing tofu and the rich sauce are a perfect match.

Chilled Tofu with Peanut Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

1 tofu (150g (5.29oz))
1/2 cucumber
10 g peanuts
1 tablespoon white ground sesame seeds
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Method of preparation

Place peanuts in a plastic cooking bag and crush them by tapping them with a plastic bottle or plastic wrap box filled with the contents. It is not necessary to crush them evenly and finely.


2. add white ground sesame seeds, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to (1) and mix together.


Wrap tofu in kitchen paper to drain and place on a plate.


Cut cucumber into small pieces with a knife or slicer.


Place the cucumber on top of the tofu and top with the sauce from (2).

How does peanut sesame sauce chilled tofu taste?

The sesame sauce has a sweet and sour taste that blends the richness of mayonnaise and the savory flavor of sesame seeds. The tofu with its elegant flavor, the fresh cucumber, and the thick sauce are in perfect balance. Thanks to the acidity of the vinegar, the aftertaste is refreshing. The crispy texture of the peanuts adds a pleasant accent.


The viscous nature of the sauce means that it does not run onto the plate when poured over the top, making it easy to mix and eat. In addition to chilled tofu, it is also recommended as a sauce for vegetable salads and shabu-shabu.