Crispy Shrimp Tempura Salad with Sesame Dressing & Fried Tofu with Black Bean Sesame Sauce
Healthy & Delicious Recipes Using Chungjungone Soy Milk: Shrimp Tempura Salad and Fried Tofu with Black Bean Sesame Sauce
Experience the rich and healthy taste of Chungjungone Soy Milk, made with freshly ground sesame seeds and beans. This recipe features a vibrant shrimp tempura salad and savory fried tofu, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Salad Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread (for croutons)
- 7 cocktail shrimp
- A handful of perilla leaves
- A handful of lettuce
- 1/2 cucumber
- A little carrot
- A little purslane
- 1/2 apple
- A handful of grapes
- 3 Tbsp canned corn
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 block of firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Potato starch (for shrimp coating)
Soy Milk Sesame Dressing
- 5 Tbsp whole or roasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Soy Milk
- 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk
Black Bean Sesame Sauce (for Fried Tofu)
- 5 Tbsp whole or roasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk
- 5 Tbsp whole or roasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Soy Milk
- 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk
Black Bean Sesame Sauce (for Fried Tofu)
- 5 Tbsp whole or roasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the savory sesame dressing for the shrimp tempura salad. In a mortar, grind 5 Tbsp of whole sesame seeds until fine. The fragrant aroma of freshly ground sesame will elevate the salad’s flavor.
Step 2
To the ground sesame seeds, add 3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp salt, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Soy Milk, and 4 Tbsp Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk. Whisk everything together until well combined. This creates a balanced sweet, sour, and savory soy milk sesame dressing.
Step 3
Let’s make some crispy croutons. Cut 2 slices of bread into bite-sized pieces. Melt 1 piece of butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the bread pieces and stir-fry. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the bread while frying, ensuring they turn golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the coating for the shrimp tempura. Have 7 cocktail shrimp ready. In a bowl, mix 2 Tbsp potato starch with 3 Tbsp soy milk to create a batter. Adjust the consistency of the batter so it’s not too thick or too thin. Evenly coat the cocktail shrimp with this batter. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a little batter into it; it should sizzle and rise immediately. Carefully add the battered shrimp to the hot oil and fry them until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Step 5
Place the freshly fried shrimp tempura on paper towels to drain any excess oil. This step ensures a wonderfully crisp texture.
Step 6
Prepare the fresh vegetables for the salad. Wash and chop your favorite greens like perilla leaves, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and purslane into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Arrange the prepared salad greens on a large plate. Add sweet apple slices, grapes, and a bit of canned corn for a vibrant mix. Top with the crispy shrimp tempura and croutons. Drizzle generously with the homemade soy milk sesame dressing to complete this impressive shrimp tempura salad.
Step 8
This soy milk sesame dressing offers a delightful combination of tangy and savory flavors, stimulating the appetite and leaving you feeling refreshed after the meal.
Step 9
Now, let’s move on to the second dish: fried tofu with black bean sesame sauce. To prepare the hard-boiled eggs, take 2 eggs out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 tsp vinegar, then gently place the eggs in the boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to cold water to cool, then peel them.
Step 10
Cut the 1/2 block of tofu into bite-sized cubes. Letting the tofu sit on a sieve for a while will help drain excess water, making it crispier when fried and reducing oil splatter. Coat the tofu cubes evenly with all-purpose flour. Heat enough cooking oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes, turning them gently to ensure they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 11
Let’s make the black bean sesame sauce for the fried tofu. In a bowl, combine 5 Tbsp ground sesame seeds, 3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp salt, 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, and 1 cup of Chungjungone Black Bean Soy Milk. Mix well. Arrange the crispy fried tofu, hard-boiled eggs, and diced apple and cherry tomatoes on a plate. Serve with the rich black bean sesame sauce on the side or drizzled over.
Step 12
The resulting black bean sesame sauce fried tofu is a delightful dish, offering a perfect balance of savory and mild flavors, making it a wonderful choice for the whole family.
