Cold Tofu Spinach Salad

Cold Tofu Spinach Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines vibrant green color, refreshing taste, and a tangy dressing, making it a favorite on many dining tables. Its simple and quick preparation, coupled with its ability to boost appetite, offers a refreshing escape from the sweltering heat of summer.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 500g tofu spinach (water spinach)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 red chili pepper, sliced (optional)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• Salt to taste

• A few drops of sesame oil

• Adequate amount of peanut oil or sesame oil

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash the tofu spinach, remove old leaves and stems, and cut into 5cm lengths.

2. Blanching: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil to maintain the spinach's bright green color. Blanch the tofu spinach for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then immediately rinse with cold water, drain well.

3. Make Dressing: In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, sliced red chili pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil to create a dressing.

4. Toss: Add the blanched tofu spinach to the dressing and gently toss to coat each leaf evenly.

5. Serve: Plate the dressed tofu spinach and drizzle with adequate peanut oil or sesame oil for added aroma before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Blanching should not be too long to retain the spinach's crisp texture.

• Adjust the dressing ratio to personal taste; increase or decrease rice vinegar or sugar for a more tangy or sweeter flavor.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Cold Tofu Spinach Salad not only stimulates appetite and reduces greasiness but also aids digestion, making it an excellent choice for summer heat relief, replenishing vitamins and minerals.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Tofu spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, K, folate, calcium, iron, and various minerals, contributing to immune enhancement, bone health, vision improvement, and possessing antioxidant properties.