Tofu Thoke Burmese Salad (Printable)
A light Burmese salad with silken tofu, fresh vegetables, herbs, and roasted peanut dressing in just 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz soft (silken) tofu, drained
→ Vegetables & Herbs
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small tomato, diced
04 - 1 small cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
05 - 1 small handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped
06 - 1 small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
07 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
→ Crunch & Garnish
08 - 1 oz roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Dressing
11 - 2 tbsp roasted chickpea flour
12 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
14 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
16 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
17 - 1/2 tsp sugar
18 - Salt, to taste
# How-To:
01 - Carefully cut the drained silken tofu into bite-sized cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add the red onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander, mint, and spring onions to the bowl with the tofu.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, chili, sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the tofu and vegetables. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to break up the tofu.
05 - Sprinkle the chopped peanuts, crispy shallots, and toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Give one final gentle toss.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and a wedge of lime if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that perfect texture contrast between creamy tofu and crunchy toppings in every single bite
- The chickpea flour dressing creates this incredible nutty richness that feels indulgent despite being so light
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a specialty restaurant
02 -
- Silken tofu is fragile and will break apart if you're too aggressive when tossing
- The chickpea flour needs to be well toasted first for that deep nutty flavor
- This salad tastes best served immediately while everything stays crisp and fresh
03 -
- Crispy fried shallots are worth the effort and make a huge difference in the final dish
- Use the freshest herbs you can find since they're really the star of the show