Kd Langs Indonesian Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing Recipes

K.D. LANG'S INDONESIAN SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the tofu in small batches and saute until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
• Arrange the tofu, potatoes, spinach, and cabbage on six separate plates.
• Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.
• If the dressing seems too thick, add another teaspoonful of water.
• Top the tofu and vegetables with the bean sprouts and dressing, and serve immediately.

COLD SESAME NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta, toss with 1 T. of the sesame oil. **Do-Ahead Tip: cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• In a blender or food processor, process together the remaining 1 T. sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Taste for soy and sugar. **Do-Ahead Tip: refrigerate up to 3 days. Let come to room temperature and whisk before using.
• Microwave the snow peas on High or plunge into boiling water for 1 minute. Shock in ice water, pat dry, and cut in half on the diagonal. **Can omit this step if they are young and tender.
• Add the snow peas, scallions, carrots, 2 T. of the peanuts, and 1 T. of the sesame seeds to the linguine. Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. **Do-Ahead Tip: cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator and toss with more dressing if needed. Garnish with the remaining 2 T. of peanuts and 1 T. of sesame seeds.
• Note from contributor - I omit the 2 T. vegetable oil and use water in it's place. The dressing is a bit thinner, but healthier. Additions I enjoy: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, several radishes - slivered, red pepper flakes for some "heat", and chopped red pepper for their vitamins and a splash of color.