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Arare Dofu No Aemono Recipe

Experience the delightful crunch of this Arare Dofu No Aemono (Hailstone Tofu Salad)! This vibrant Japanese salad features subtly sweet and savory tofu cubes, perfectly complementing the crisp vegetables. While not for beginners, the quick 5-minute cook time and satisfying results make it a rewarding challenge for intermediate cooks. Impress your guests with this unique and flavorful Japanese side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 124.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arare Dofu No Aemono

  • 1 block (14 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 1 medium carrot (about 1/2 cup)
  • Leeks (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • 1 3/4 ounces (50g) narazuke pickles
  • Red Miso (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • Water (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • Salt (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon diced pickled red ginger

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How to Make Arare Dofu No Aemono

  1. Press 1 block (14 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Cut 1 medium carrot into matchsticks (about 1/2 cup).
  3. Optional: Add 1 3/4 ounces (50g) narazuke pickles, finely chopped.
  4. Optional: Substitute diced pickled red ginger (about 1 tablespoon) for the cucumber pickles.
  5. In a medium bowl, gently combine the tofu, carrots, and optional pickles/ginger.
  6. **Make the dressing:** Whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger.
  7. Pour the dressing over the tofu and vegetables.
  8. Toss gently to coat, ensuring not to break the tofu cubes. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Healthy Salads Beans Vegetables Asian Easy Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Soy Tofu Healthy 2 Low In Something