Tasty Tofu Tempura Salad With Strawberries and Asian Peaches
- 4 ounces extra fine tofu (drained, cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 4 ounces soy sauce (preferably citrus soy sauce called Yuzu, check the Asian foods aisle)
- 2 ounces cornstarch (seasoned with a pinch of Cayenne Pepper and Salt)
- 1 cup oil (for frying)
- 2 ounces reduced white balsamic vinegar
- 6 ounces spinach (Arugala or Spring Mix is good too)
- 3 ounces strawberries
- 2 ounces Asian pears (check the Asian aisle at your local supermarket)
- 1 ounce fennel bulb (shaved or cut into small dice)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (toasted Mexican pumpkin seeds)
- Toss the tempura cubes into the seasoned cornstarch.
- Fry in a shallow pan until light golden.
- This will not take long.
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle a mixing bowl with the white balsamic reduction.
- (You'll get more even mixing without over doing it).
- Add remaining ingredients except for the pepitos.
- Toss in the tofu.
- Separate salad between four plates.
- Garnish each plate with the pepitos.
soy sauce, cornstarch, oil, white balsamic vinegar, arugala, strawberries, asian pears, fennel bulb, pumpkin seeds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tasty-tofu-tempura-salad-with-strawberries-and-asian-peaches-437585 (may not work)