Japanese cold tomato Salad

Ingredientes

Chilled Tomato & Sesame Salad (Izakaya Style)

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

•    1 large heirloom tomato (or 2 medium tomatoes), cut into wedges or thick slices

•    1 tablespoon finely diced onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes then drained

•    1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

•    1/2 teaspoon salt

a small pinch of MSG

•    1 teaspoon soy sauce

•    1 teaspoon rice vinegar

•    1 teaspoon sesame oil

•    1 teaspoon avocado oil

•    1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

Optional Add-ons:

•    Shiso leaves, chiffonade

•    Chilled silken tofu cubes

•    Thin cucumber slices

•    Crushed ice (for plating)

Instruções

Instructions

1    Chill the tomato

Slice the tomato into wedges or chunks and chill in the fridge for at least 15–20 minutes.

2    Make the dressing

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, avocado oil, grated ginger, and umami salt. Stir well.

3    Assemble

Arrange chilled tomatoes on a plate. Scatter soaked onions over the top. Drizzle with the dressing.

4    Finish

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional shiso. Serve immediately.