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Chinese Ma Lan Tou (Kalimeris Indica) Tofu Salad 涼伴香乾馬蘭頭
This special little dish, the Chinese Ma Lan Tou (Kalimeris Indica) Tofu Salad 涼伴香乾馬蘭頭, is one of my personal favorite vegetable dishes of Shanghainese cuisine.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb Ma Lan Tou Kalimeris Indica 馬蘭頭, 300 g
- 3 squares dried tofu 豆腐干
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce, optional
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash Ma Lan Tou, then blanch briefly in boiling water until just limp. Remove, drain and immediately rinse thoroughly with cold water, squeeze dry and finely chop.
- 2
Finely chop dried tofu.
- 3
Mix together with the chopped Kalimeris Indica.
- 4
Add salt, soy sauce if using, sugar and sesame oil. Toss until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- 5
Cover and keep in fridge until ready to use. For serving, pack tightly into bowl or cup and invert onto presentation dish.