THAI TOFU SALAD (YAM TAOHU)

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Received in email from Herbivoracious.com. Can't wait to try it out! Created by Michael Natkin. Link to original recipe: http://www.herbivoracious.com/2010/02/thai-tofu-salad-recipe.html

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar (preferably palm sugar)
1 -3 chili pepper, Thai bird, seeds and ribs removed
1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced, preferably large red variety
salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb tofu, extra-firm, cut into 3/8-inch thick slabs
salt
black pepper
1 cup English cucumber, medium diced seedless
4 green onions, white and light green parts, cut into small bite sized lengths
1/2 cup cilantro leaf (& some for garnish)
2 tablespoons mint, minced fresh

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.

Abdullah Raheem
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Sezza Sezza
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing is amazing.


Drew Hill
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


Ria Khan
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This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Madhuri Gunathilaka
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Mercy Opara
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably make it again with less chili pepper next time.


Sobala Mathema
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Romayne Welch
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing is amazing.


Dera'Niya Halbert
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


johnny blair
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


hychari sydney
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


I'mweird Thatway
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Harmony Jones
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili pepper in the dressing. Otherwise, the flavors were great and the tofu was cooked perfectly.


jeeban ghale
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like cucumber and bell pepper, to bulk it up. And I always double the dressing because it's so good.


Abdul jabbar Abbasi
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This tofu salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of tofu, vegetables, and herbs is light and healthy, and the dressing is tangy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned