CHILE AND GINGER-FRIED TOFU SALAD WITH KALE
In this spicy salad, cubes of fried tofu act like tender-bellied croutons amid the leaves of baby kale, only with much more protein and spunk than the usual toasted bread.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Tofu Soy Sauce Chile Pepper Kale Spinach Ginger Dinner Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange the tofu on a plate or baking sheet. In a blender, combine the soy sauce, chile sauce, chile halves, cilantro, garlic, and ginger; puree until smooth.
- Using a pastry brush, coat the tofu on both sides with two-thirds of the chile mixture (reserve the rest for serving). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
- Fill a 12-inch skillet with ½ inch of peanut oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Dip the slabs of tofu in the cornstarch, coating both sides, and tap off the excess.
- Working in batches, add the tofu to the hot oil and cook, turning it over once, until it is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the tofu to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil.
- In a large bowl, toss the kale with the olive oil and fine sea salt to taste. Add the tofu and toss. Some of the kale will wilt, which is what you want. Serve hot, topped with sliced scallions and cilantro leaves, and with the reserved chile marinade alongside for drizzling.
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Md Nezamuddin
[email protected]This was a great salad! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Fouziashah Fouzia
[email protected]This was a very good salad! The tofu was flavorful and the kale was fresh and crisp. I would definitely make this again.
Said Sablouh
[email protected]This was a great salad! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Joy Isaac
[email protected]This was a very good salad! The tofu was flavorful and the kale was fresh and crisp. I would definitely make this again.
Bilal Khokhar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
NAdirHussain 6969
[email protected]This was a very tasty salad! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Hana Asgdom
[email protected]This was a great salad! The tofu was flavorful and the kale was fresh and crisp. I would definitely make this again.
Dar 123
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu. This recipe was a hit! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.
Enes Pasha
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was good to use up some leftover tofu and kale. I added some extra vegetables to the stir-fry, such as carrots and snap peas. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful.
Abdikarin muuse Abdi
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! Easy to cook and full of flavour.