Dragon Salad

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 serving firm tofu (frozen and defrosted, as much water squeezed out as possible)
  • 1/4 - 1/3 medium avocado
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 sheet nori (I use the hand roll size )
  • 3/4 cup of your favorite teriyaki sauce (or use my quick one below)
  • sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut tofu into thin slices. Layer tofu and half of the teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Let marinate for 1 hour or longer.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile cook rice according to package directions.
  3. 3
    Cut cucumber into thin sticks and slice avocado as thinly as possible. Sprinkle salt over avocado slices.
  4. 4
    When your tofu is ready turn your skillet on Med - Med Low. Add tofu slices and heat on each side for about 2 - 3 minutes. Heat remaining teriyaki sauce as well in a small saucepan.
  5. 5
    In a shallow bowl put about 1/3 of your rice. Then a layer of torn up nori. A layer of rice, then add your cucumber sticks. Add remaining rice. Cover with your avocados. Throw a couple more pieces of torn up nori on. Then top with your warm tofu slices and a couple teaspoons or warm sauce. Add some sesame seeds if you have them.
  6. 6
    Quick Teriyaki Sauce directions:
  7. 7
    Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 1/8 cup water till smooth.
  8. 8
    In a small saucepan on Med - Med High combine 1/2 cup water, 1/8 cup soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 3 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of white sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  9. 9
    When mix starts to bubble add the cornstarch mix. Stir till thick.
  10. 10
    That's it!

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