Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Seed Tofu Sauce Broccoli Salad

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Seed Tofu Sauce Broccoli Salad
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: broccoli 1 head (300g); tofu 200g; flour 1 tablespoon (for cleaning); vinegar 2 tablespoons (for cleaning); minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon; soy sauce about 0.7 tablespoon; perilla seed powder 1 tablespoon; salt 0.25 tablespoon; sesame oil 1 tablespoon

A healthy side dish made by steaming broccoli, cleaned of impurities using flour washing, and tofu together, then tossed in a smooth sauce blended from perilla seed powder for a rich, creamy texture.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

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tofu 200g

flour 1 tablespoon (for cleaning)

vinegar 2 tablespoons (for cleaning)

minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon

soy sauce about 0.7 tablespoon

perilla seed powder 1 tablespoon

salt 0.25 tablespoon

sesame oil 1 tablespoon

Recipe

In a bowl filled with cold water, mix 1 tablespoon of flour and 2 tablespoons of vinegar evenly to prepare the cleaning solution for broccoli.
Cut off the tough stem base of the broccoli, peel away the outer skin from the stalks to expose the tender inner flesh, then break the florets and stalks into bite-sized pieces.
Place the prepared broccoli into the flour-vinegar solution, gently press down, and let it soak for 10 minutes to allow impurities to adhere to the flour. Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove all residue.
Place a steamer tray in a pot with boiling water. Spread the cleaned broccoli out on the tray and place 200g of fresh tofu in one corner. Cover tightly and steam for exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
After steaming, turn off the heat. Remove the tofu and let it cool slightly to naturally release excess moisture. For the broccoli, rinse briefly under cold water to stop residual cooking and prevent mushiness, then dry completely to remove all moisture.
In a blender, add the drained steamed tofu, 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic, about 0.7 tablespoon soy sauce, a generous 1 tablespoon of perilla seed powder, and 0.25 tablespoon salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, with no visible particles.
Transfer the well-drained broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended perilla seed tofu sauce over it.
Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to enhance aroma and richness, then gently toss everything together until the sauce evenly coats the surface of the broccoli.

Prepare broccoli into bite-sized pieces, soak in a flour and vinegar mixture for 10 minutes, then rinse under running water.
Steam the prepared broccoli and tofu together for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Cool the broccoli in cold water and dry thoroughly after steaming.
Blend tofu, garlic, soy sauce, perilla seed powder, and salt in a blender until creamy. Mix with broccoli and sesame oil until well combined.

Cooking tips

Broccoli florets have a dense wax coating that causes water to bead up, making it hard to clean thoroughly. Soaking them in a flour-vinegar solution helps draw out dirt and impurities from within the crevices.
If steamed broccoli is left to cool naturally, residual heat can cause discoloration and mushiness. Rinsing it briefly in cold water immediately after steaming preserves its vibrant green color and crisp texture.
Mashing tofu with a knife results in uneven chunks and poor adhesion. Blending it with seasonings in a mixer creates a smooth, creamy sauce that clings evenly to the broccoli, greatly improving flavor and mouthfeel.

Recommended for

Those who have always boiled broccoli and eaten it only with spicy mustard sauce.
People looking to make soft, nutritious, and flavorful side dishes for growing children or elderly individuals with weak teeth.

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