Vietnamese Tofu Salad
- 1 (250 g) package firm tofu
- 1 cucumber, chopped into thin strips approx. 2 inch in length
- 1 red pepper, chopped into thin strips approx. 2 inch in length
- 80 g mange-touts peas, finely sliced on a diagonal
- 3 -4 spring onions, finely sliced on a diagonal
- 150 g bean sprouts, washed
- 50 g dry roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
- Dressing or Marinade
- 2 limes, juice of
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 2 small red chilies, finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Make up the dressing/marinade by mixing all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
- Set aside.
- Drain the tofu on kitchen paper and cut the block in half and then slice each block through on it's horizontal line leaving 4 "steaks".
- Place the steaks of tofu in a flat dish and pour over about a 1/4 of the marinade leaving for about 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a fry pan over a medium setting and gently place the slices of tofu into the pan.
- Fry until brown and the edges are starting to crisp up.
- Remove from the pan and leave to cool.
- Once cooled slice into 1/4 inch strips.
- In a large bowl mix together the shredded cucumber, red pepper, mange tout, spring onions, bean sprouts, crushed roasted peanuts, sliced marinated tofu and coriander.
- Pour over the remaining dressing and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Serve.
cucumber, red pepper, mangetouts peas, bean sprouts, peanuts, olive oil, fresh coriander leaves, dressing, lemon, red chilies, soy sauce, brown sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vietnamese-tofu-salad-181992 (may not work)