Shaved turnips with silken tofu, chilli, sesame and soy
Salad
Ingredients
400g small turnips
1 watermelon radish
2 granny smith apples, all peeled and thinly shaved on a mandoline (or cut into paper-thin rounds)
1 handful each coriander and mint leaves
1 handful watercress, tough stems removed
300g soft silken tofu, thinly sliced
For the dressing
100ml lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
1 finger of ginger, peeled and very finely grated
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp caster sugar
To garnish
1 handful crispy shallots
1 long red chilli, finely sliced on the diagonal
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Description
Peppery turnips and radishes are balanced with the sweet sharpness of apples and a zesty soy dressing, while the tofu bulks up the protein to make a satiating and refreshing salad.
Directions
Shake all the dressing ingredients in a sealed jar. Mix the turnips, radish and apples with the coriander, mint and watercress on a platter, then top with the tofu. Spoon over the dressing, garnish with the shallots, chilli and toasted sesame seeds, and serve.