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Ma Lan Tou Recipe | Kalimeris Indica Tofu Salad 馬蘭頭

EASY TO MAKE Taiwanese MA LAN TOU RECIPE | KALIMERIS INDICA TOFU SALAD 馬蘭頭 on Nomss.com Food Blog

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Ma Lan Tou is a simple and refreshing cold appetizer that is very easy to make. It is usually served with a selection of small plates beginning any Shanghainese feast. For one, I like that it takes only 5 to 6 ingredients. It goes wonderfully with rice, saucy dishes and has a fragrant but mild flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Cups Ma Lan Tou
  • 3 Squares Dried Tofu (or 4 to 5 sticks dried bean curd)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (Optional: to wash the Ma Lan Tou)

Instructions

  1. Wash Ma Lan Tou with cornstarch. This is optional. But I find adding cornstarch helps to draw out dirt and any muddy flavors from the plant.
  2. If you are using frozen MLT, thaw, and blanch in boiling water for a few minutes to remove the chillness. Rinse with cold water.
  3. Drain water using a colander. Press out excess water with hands. Pat dry with paper towel. Finely dice MLT.
  4. Finely chop dried tofu/ bean curd.
  5. Add the finely diced MLT and dried tofu in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add salt, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss and mix well.
  7. Tightly pack into bowl or cup and invert onto a dish to serve. I usually use a rice bowl.
  8. This dish can be made ahead of time and kept chilled in the refrigerator.
  9. Serve 4 (or serves barely 2 if you have me at your table)! I can this all to myself!

Notes

  • Remember to drain well. The drier you can get the MTL the better. Wring tea towel also helps
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