Dragon Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1 serving firm tofu (frozen and defrosted, as much water squeezed out as possible)
• 1/4-1/3 medium avocados
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 sheet nori (I use the hand roll size )
• 3/4 cup of your favorite teriyaki sauce (or use my quick one below)
• sesame seed (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut tofu into thin slices. Layer tofu and half of the teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Let marinate for 1 hour or longer.

2. 2

   Meanwhile cook rice according to package directions.

3. 3

   Cut cucumber into thin sticks and slice avacado as thinly as possible. Sprinkle salt over avacado slices.

4. 4

   When your tofu is ready turn your skillet on Med - Med Low. Add tofu slices and heat on each side for about 2 - 3 minutes. Heat remaining teriyaki sauce as well in a small saucepan.

5. 5

   In a shallow bowl put about 1/3 of your rice. Then a layer of torn up nori. A layer of rice, then add your cucumber sticks. Add remaining rice. Cover with your avacados. Throw a couple more pieces of torn up nori on. Then top with your warm tofu slices and a couple teaspoons or warm sauce. Add some seasame seeds if you have them.

6. 6

   ( Quick Teriyaki Sauce directions ).

7. 7

   Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 1/8 cup water till smooth.

8. 8

   In a small saucepan on Med - Med High combine 1/2 cup water, 1/8 cup soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 3 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of white sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

9. 9

   When mix starts to bubble add the cornstarch mix. Stir till thick.

10. 10

    That's it!