# Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad

A crispy shaved salad perfect for volume eaters, featuring rice and tofu crisped in the oven, mixed with shaved vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 2 cups cooked, rinsed, and dried rice
- drizzle oil
- salt
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- paprika
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 0.25 cup light mayo
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- to taste salt and pepper
- lots toasted sesame seeds
- crispy onions

## Instructions

1. Shave 1 block of extra firm tofu.
2. Mix the shaved tofu with 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 tsp each of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
3. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of cooked, rinsed, and dried rice with a generous drizzle of oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. On a greased pan (or two pans), spread out the rice and tofu in a thin even layer.
5. Bake at 450F for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
6. While the rice and tofu cook, shred one whole English cucumber, a medium red onion, and one large carrot.
7. Press and drain out the liquid from the shredded vegetables.
8. Mix together about 1/4 cup light mayo, and 2-3 Tbsp each of hot sauce and maple syrup.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste to the dressing.
10. Once cooked and cooled for a couple of minutes, toss together the sauce, veggie shreds, crispy rice, and tofu.
11. Garnish with lots of toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions if you choose.

## Equipment

- oven
- greased pan
- 2 pans (optional)

## Tips

- Use the drained liquid from the vegetables in stock.
- Garnish with lots of toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions if desired.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1803262810549741
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/400c8c05-8529-40eb-8233-b11b721a3bfc
- Extracted: 2026-05-07

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