Carrot and tofu salad for the Year of the Dragon
Description
Minimum effort — excellent result. If desired, instead of boiling the carrots, you can bake them in the oven, wrapped in foil. This will give the carrots a more interesting flavor. Instead of smoked tofu, you can use cheese, and canned mushrooms can be replaced with any sautéed mushrooms with onions. This is a great way to make something impressive and festive from simple ingredients. Can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Boil the carrots and potatoes in their skins until cooked. Then cool completely.
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Step 3
Peel the carrots and grate them finely. If the carrots are juicy, you can squeeze out the excess liquid using a sieve. Set the grated carrots aside.
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Step 4
Grate the potatoes and smoked tofu on a fine grater. Press the garlic using a garlic press. Blend the canned mushrooms in a blender until finely crumbled.
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Step 5
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Add mayonnaise and mix well.
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Step 6
Arrange the salad into the silhouette of a dragon.
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Step 7
Then cover it with an even layer of grated carrots.
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Step 8
Transfer the mayonnaise into a piping bag and cut off the tip. Roughly mark the contours on the salad that will form the dragon.
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Step 9
Then, use mayonnaise to draw thin lines outlining the dragon's shape, and use a piece of olive to make the dragon's eye.
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Step 10
The carrot and tofu salad is ready, enjoy your meal! Happy New Year!