Thai Tofu Salad Recipes

TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the chili sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place tofu in the mixture, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse the snow peas in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then immerse in a a bowl of cold water. Drain, and set aside.
• Toss the peas, carrots, cabbage, and peanuts with the tofu and marinade to serve.

THAI TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the rice in a heavy-based frying pan over medium-low heat. Dry-roast for 8-10 minutes, or until light golden and toasted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then transfer to an electric spice grinder or small food processor and grind until a coarse powder forms. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the palm sugar, lime juice and soy sauce, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set aside. 3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the tofu in batches and fry for 3 minutes, or until golden, turning to brown all over. 4. Return all the tofu to the pan and add the shallot, lemongrass and soy sauce mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to bubble. Transfer to a large bowl and add the chilli flakes, herbs and lime leaves. Gently toss to combine. 5. Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top with some pineapple and tomato as desired. Sprinkle with the toasted rice powder and serve with steamed jasmine rice.

THAI TOFU SALAD (YAM TAOHU)

Steps:

• For the dressing:.
• Stir together the liquids with the sugar. Lightly crush & add the chilis & shallots to the liquid. Will taste hugely overwhelming - no worries. It is balanced by the tofu.
• For the salad:.
• Heat the oil over a medium-high flame in a large skillet. Author suggests cast iron - I use French stainless. Dry the tofu. Brown the tofu in the skillet - about 5 minutes a side. Flip and brown on the other side. Remove to drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the tofu (when cool enough to handle) thinly, about 1/8" or so.
• Toss the tofu and all remaining ingredients with the dressing. Alternatively drizzle with dressing or serve the dressing on the side in little bowls to dip a bite at a time (my fav).
• Garnish with cilantro and serve.