Chinese Unchicken Salad

By Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.

In partnership with Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.

Number of Servings
Serves 4
Recipe Source
"More Soy of Cooking" by Marie Oser, 2000
Ingredients
  • 1 package Mori-Nu Extra Firm Silken Tofu, frozen and defrosted

  • Marinade:

    • 1⁄2 cup vegetarian chicken broth, boiling
    • 1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
    • 1⁄2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
    • 1 1⁄2 tsp. Granulated garlic

  • Salad:

    • 2 cups loosely packed shredded cabbage
    • 1⁄2 cup Mandarin orange sections, drained
    • 1⁄2 each red and yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
    • 1⁄3 cup frozen green peas, cooked
    • 1⁄2 cup water chestnuts, drained
    • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

  • Dressing:

    • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp. lite sodium soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
    • 1⁄2 tsp. Ground ginger
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced scallions
Directions
  1. Tear defrosted tofu into unequal pieces and place in a non reactive bowl.
  2. Combine the marinade ingredients in a small liquid measuring cup and pour over defrosted tofu. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours.
  3. Drain tofu and return to microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes, drain thoroughly, pressing gently, and set aside.
  4. Place salad ingredients, except tofu, in a medium bowl and set aside.
  5. Using a wire whisk, mix together the dressing ingredients in a small liquid measuring cup, and set aside.
  6. Toss salad ingredients, top with tofu and cilantro, pour dressing over all and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
130 Calories, 5g Fat, 15g Carbohydrates, 631mg Sodium, 0mg Cholesterol, 9g Protein, 3g Fiber
Contributor

Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.

Mori-Nu's product line consists of silken style tofu in soft, firm, and extra-firm varieties. The creamy-smooth texture and mild flavor of original Mori-Nu Silken Tofu make it ideal for everything from shakes and cream pies to sauces, soups, dips, and main dishes.

Retailers and consumers alike appreciate the miraculous package that assures Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, unlike traditional water-pack tofu, is free from contamination and easy to store.

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