CRISP TOFU & LEEK SALAD

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This dish not only looks good, it does you good too. The discovery of Tofu was in China, the story is that a Chinese chef accidently curdled Soya milk when he added Nigari Seaweed - creating Tofu! How lucky for us, a protein that contains all the eight essential amino acids and Iron, Calcium, vitamin B1 to name just a few of it's nutrients. Healthy eating!

Provided by hello

Categories     Vegan

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 kg firm tofu
100 g leeks, thinly sliced
30 ml sesame oil
30 ml fresh lime juice
30 ml gluten-free soy sauce
30 ml honey or 30 ml maple syrup
2 pieces chili, finely chopped
20 g garlic, finely chopped
20 g ginger, finely chopped
100 ml vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.
  • Fry tofu for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a bowl, combine sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
  • Toss tofu and leeks in the prepared vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 6, Sodium 37.6, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 21.6

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