RICE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND TOFU
With a little advance preparation, this spicy salad can be made in 30 minutes. You can cook the two kinds of rices together if you soak the red rice for an hour first; the antioxidant-rich pigment from the red rice will bleed into the white rice, turning it an attractive pale rusty color, which is nice. The marinade and the rice will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator. The baked tofu will also keep, in the marinade, for a couple of days.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine the two kinds of two rices in a medium saucepan. Add water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and all of the liquid in the pan has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Remove lid, place a clean dishtowel across the pan (not touching the rice) and return lid to the pan. Let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Remove lid and towel, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Add cilantro, peanuts, peas, scallions or chives and chiles and toss together.
- While rice is cooking, preheat oven to 375 degreesºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, then cut squares into strips.
- In a large, wide bowl whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shallot, cumin, cayenne, honey or agave nectar, 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, 3 tablespoons of the grape seed or canola oil, and cilantro to taste. Pat each square of tofu dry with paper towels, then dip into marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to baking sheet. Do not drain the marinade.
- Bake tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and marinade sets on the surface. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining lime juice to the marinade and whisk in remaining oil. Add to rice mixture and toss.
- Line a platter or wide bowl, or individual plates with lettuce leaves and top with rice mixture. Lay tofu strips on top, garnish with avocado slices, black sesame seeds if desired, and cilantro, and serve.
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[email protected]This rice salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.
Zin Yoly
[email protected]I made this rice salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's also a healthy and refreshing dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Hanjala Rahman
[email protected]This rice salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peanuts, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jorden Seville
[email protected]I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and the peanuts and tofu add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Shari Baba
[email protected]This rice salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.
Axam Miyingo
[email protected]I made this rice salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's also a healthy and refreshing dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Amaris Martinez
[email protected]This rice salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peanuts, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again and again.
roxanna santos
[email protected]I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and the peanuts and tofu add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Kuzivakwashe Manyevere
[email protected]This rice salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.
Musthafijur Rahman
[email protected]I made this rice salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's also a healthy and refreshing dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Msajid Kharal
[email protected]This rice salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peanuts, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hamza Sajid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and the peanuts and tofu add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Aziza Daiouich
[email protected]This rice salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.
Doret Steyn
[email protected]I made this rice salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's also a healthy and refreshing dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Raheel Mughal
[email protected]This rice salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peanuts, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Vicky Kumar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and the peanuts and tofu add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Justice Ocran
[email protected]This rice salad is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.
Omor Tambir
[email protected]I love this rice salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add some chopped cucumber and red onion for some extra crunch.
Wino Uhunoma
[email protected]This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer. I added some grilled chicken to mine for some extra protein.