What is the purpose of the icy water bath after cooking?

The icy water bath immediately stops the cooking process for the tofu noodles and vegetables, ensuring they retain a crisp, firm texture and preventing them from becoming mushy in the salad.

Can I adjust the dressing ingredients in this Tofu Noodle Salad?

Yes, you can customize the dressing. For more umami, add extra dark soy sauce; for a sweeter profile, increase the organic sugar slightly. You can also add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick.

How long should I chill this Tofu Noodle Salad for the best flavor?

For optimal flavor, the recipe suggests chilling the salad for a few hours. It tastes even better if left in the fridge overnight, allowing the dressing to fully meld with the noodles and vegetables.

How should I store leftover Tofu Noodle Salad?

Store any leftover Tofu Noodle Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Since it's a chilled salad, it will maintain its freshness and flavor for 2-3 days.

5 years ago

Tofu Noodle Salad Tossed in a Sesame Dressing
[Vegan]

SC By: S.C. Chuang

Author Bio

HI! I'm Shu-Chun. Nice to meet you! I'm the writer, cook, photographer, and videographer behind... Read More

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

Order with Instacart Download Our App

unique-textuetofu-noodle-salad-in-a-sesame-dressing1-1

A vibrant Tofu Noodle Salad tossed in a rich sesame dressing, garnished with crisp garlic shoots, shredded carrots, and dark wood ear mushrooms, served chilled in a white bowl.

For brands

Want to reach our audience?

Partner with One Green Planet →Not a brand? join our membership!

Discover more recipes with these ingredients

Tofu noodle Salad Tossed in a Sesame Dressing [Vegan]

Dairy Free

Vegan

Tofu noodles are a very commonly used ingredient in Asian cuisines. It’s simply sliced from thin sheets of extra-firm tofu, but it has a denser and unique chewy texture. This Tofu Noodle Salad tossed in a sesame dressing is one of the popular street foods in Taiwan, usually served as... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Tofu Noodle Salad Tossed in a Sesame Dressing [Vegan]

250 g Tofu Noodles
15 g Wood Ear(black fungus) Dried
130 g Garlic Shoots
85 g Carrot
10 g Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1 teaspoon Organic Sugar

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

Order with Instacart Download Our App

How to Prepare Tofu Noodle Salad Tossed in a Sesame Dressing [Vegan]

Heat up a pot of water, add salt and bring it to boil. Then add tofu noodles into the pot, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add julienned garlic shoots, carrot and sliced wood ear mushroom.
Once the water is boil again, take out all of them then replace them to a mixing bowl with icy water for 5 minutes.
Drain the water compeletely, then add dark and light soy sauce, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, salt and suger. Mix them well then leave the salad in the fridge for few hours, it tastes even better overnight.