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Silken Tofu and Carrot with Soy-Ginger Sauce

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 as a first course

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 small carrot
1/2 pound silken or soft tofu
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, vinegar, gingerroot, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Peel and finely grate carrot. Carefully drain and halve tofu. Put tofu on 2 plates and spoon sauce over it. Top tofu with carrot and scallion.

TagsTofuCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableGingerHerbs & SpicesSideStarterDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganWeeknight MealsEasyNo-CookGourmet
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