Ingredients

  • Turmeric coated Tofu
  • 12 ounces firm tofu, suitable for stir-frying
  • 1 egg
  • 1.2 ounces brown rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/1/2 - 2 tablespoons regular olive oil
  • Kimchi dressing and others
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi
  • 1 tablespoon juice from kimchi
  • 1/2 tablespoon mirin
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 Asian pear (about 18oz)
  • 1.4 ounces your favorite crunch greens
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper (optional)

Method

  • Mix all ingredients for kimchi dressing (chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, mirin, sesame oil, cider vinegar, honey) and set aside.
  • Beat 1 egg and set aside.
  • Mix rice flour, ground turmeric, salt and pepper. Place it in a tray.
  • Cut tofu into cubes big enough to be a couple of bite size (about 1.4 x 2 inch/ 3.5 x 5cm).
  • Gently coat tofu cubes with beaten egg, then evenly with the mix dusting off any excess flour.
  • In a non-stick pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  • Add tofu cubes, cook until all sides are golden and crispy. It should take somewhere between 1-3 minutes on each side. Add more oil gradually when needed.
  • Transfer cooked tofu onto a tray with kitchen towel to remove any excess oil.
  • Remove the core of pear, cut it into strips in any thickness you desire.
  • In a dry pan, lightly toast black sesame seeds (about 25-30 seconds) over medium-high heat.
  • Assemble the salad. Place greens on the bottom, add tofu, pear and kimchi dressing on top.
  • Taste all the elements of salad together, season with a pinch of salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Sprinkle toasted black sesame seeds to finish.