Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups
photo by Elmotoo
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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Salad Dressing
- 59.14 ml grated fresh ginger
- 59.14 ml fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
- 59.14 ml fresh lime juice
- 29.58 ml fish sauce (read NOTE*)
- 29.58 ml water
- 44.37 ml sweet chili sauce
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Tofu
- 118.29 ml English cucumber, peeled
- 59.14 ml scallion
- 59.14 ml firm tomatoes, diced
- 29.58 ml fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 29.58 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
- 14.79 ml of fresh mint, chopped
- 14.79 ml fresh basil, chopped (use Thai or Vietnamese basil if available)
- 453.59 g firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (tofu can be weighed down under heavy pans to release the water content)
- 6 large butter lettuce leaves (or 12 medium sized)
directions
- NOTE*: Nam pla or nuoc nam (fish sauce) is available in Asian markets. I would strongly suggest to begin by using only 1 TEASPOON of the fish sauce in this recipe and then adjust seasoning accordingly. For vegetarian version, omit the fish sauce.)
- DRESSING: Puree the first 5 ingredients in a blender. Allow the mixture to stand at least 5 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in chili sauce.
- Strain the dressing into a small bowl, pressing down the solids with a spatula to release the liquids. Discard solids.
- TOFU: Toss together the first 7 ingredients. Next add the tofu and salad dressing, tossing to coat well.
- For each serving, arrange 1 or 2 lettuce leaves on a plate. Divide the tofu mixture onto the lettuce leaves.
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Reviews
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The dressing is outstanding & crazy full of flavor! I don't like the texture of 'raw' tofu so I baked it to firm up more but overdid it & it was hard. :(It soaked in the dressing & was still tasty. Love the loads of vegetation, low on sodium & fat. YUM! Made for ZWT9, Mike & the Appliance Killers!<br/>ps. i keep a tube of lemongrass paste that i found in the produce section in my fridge so I used that. And I didn't grate the ginger for the dressing - i let my blender do that!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
COOKGIRl
United States