Japanese Black Bean Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A refreshing salad inspired by Japanese flavors, combining black beans, sesame seeds, and soy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 400black beans
- 60 gsesame seeds
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 120 mlrice vinegar
- 20 gsugar
- 20 gginger
- 1green onions
- 200tofu
- 30 mltoasted sesame oil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the black beans and cook them according to package instructions. Drain and let them cool.
Tip: Use canned black beans for convenience.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the sweetness level to your taste.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked black beans, blended sesame seed mixture, green onions, and tofu.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: This adds a rich and nutty flavor.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Adjust to your liking.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This allows the flavors to come together and intensify.
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