6 celery sesame and tofu salad Recipes

firm tofu , cut into 1/2-in. slices, grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided, cornstarch, furikake* (japanese sesame and seaweed blend) or untoasted black and white sesame seeds, celery stalk, tart green apple , such as granny smith, radishes, asian chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, qts. loosely packed baby spinach, kosher salt

brown rice or 1 1/2-2 cups white rice, salt & freshly ground black pepper, scallion, chopped, red bell peppers or 1 small yellow bell pepper, cored seeded and chopped, celery, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, firm tofu, preferably baked (optional), miso, warm water or 3/4 cup sake, sugar, mirin or 1 tbsp honey, rice vinegar (to taste), sheets nori, lightly toasted, black sesame seeds or 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted

firm tofu, vegetable oil, asian sesame oil, rice vinegar (not seasoned ), soy sauce, black pepper, celery ribs, sesame seeds, toasted

firm tofu, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar (not seasoned ), soy sauce, black pepper, celery ribs, sesame seeds, toasted