Name: Silken Tofu and Carrot with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Yield: Serves 2 as a first course
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 small carrot; 1/2 pound silken or soft tofu; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2 as a first course

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot

3/4 teaspoon sugar

1 small carrot

1/2 pound silken or soft tofu

1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens

Preparation

In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, vinegar, gingerroot, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Peel and finely grate carrot. Carefully drain and halve tofu. Put tofu on 2 plates and spoon sauce over it. Top tofu with carrot and scallion.