Tofuandnoodlesaladwithpeanutsauce Recipes

ROASTED TOFU & PEANUT NOODLE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• 1.Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Put a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. 2.Combine lime juice, soy sauce and oil in a large bowl. Stir in tofu; marinate, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. 3.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tofu to the prepared baking sheet; reserve the marinade. Roast the tofu, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes. 4.Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. 5.Whisk peanut butter, 3 tablespoons water, garlic and ginger into the reserved marinade. Add the spaghetti, cabbage, bell pepper and snow peas; toss to coat. Top with the tofu.

SHANGHAI TOFU AND PEANUT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tofu crosswise into 1-inch thick slices.
• Let drain in a colander for 15 minutes, then place between paper towels and gently press out excess water.
• Place tofu on a rack in a shallow rimmed baking pan and brush all surfaces with oil.
• Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
• Let cool, then cut into 1/4 by 1/4 by 1 inch strips.
• Prepare Sesame Dressing and add tofu, stirring gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Meanwhile, fill a 24-quart pan half-full with water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add bean sprouts and cook for 10 seconds; then drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Peel cucumber, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out and discard seeds, if large, and slice thinly; cover and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, combine tofu and dressing, bean sprouts, cucumber, 2/3 C.
• of the carrots, thinly sliced onions, and nuts in a large salad bowl; toss gently.
• Garnish with remaining carrots, coriander, and diagonally sliced onions.
• Sesame Dressing: Combine dressing ingredients and mix well.

TOFU AND NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice the tofu into 4 equal pieces; combine the soy sauce, mirin and ginger; marinate the tofu in this mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, turning it occasionally; remove it from the marinade and gently wipe off any solids.
• Heat oven to 400°; lightly oil a baking sheet and arrange tofu on it and bake for 20-25 minutes; remove and set aside.
• Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, it should have the consistency of heavy cream; you can do this ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 5 days then bring to room temperature before using.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, 4 minutes or so; drain the noodles and rinse them very well with cold water; place in a bowl and toss with the radish, pea shoots and carrots along with about half of the peanut sauce, or more as you desire.
• Divide the mixture among 4 plates or shallow bowls and top with the pieces of tofu and drizzle with a bit more of the sauce.
• For Vegetarian use the water not the chicken broth.