TOFU LARB

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When my brother asked me if I wanted to try tofu larb,I had no idea what it was but I said yes,I'll try it,we went to a Thai restaurant and I tried it,it was delicious! I was reminded of lettuce wraps,which I enjoy,these larb were made with fried tofu and used cabbage instead of lettuce.We found a recipe online and made some at...

Provided by L D

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 c fresh lime juice,about 3 limes
1 tablesppon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (14-ounce) packages water-packed firm reduced-fat tofu, drained and crumbled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 c thinly sliced red onion
3 cloves garlic,minced
2 serrano chilies,thinly sliced
1/2 c chopped fresh basil
1/4 c chopped fresh mint
1/4 head fresh cabbage

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 4 ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves; set aside. Spread tofu in a single layer onto several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 15 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Heat oils in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chiles; sauté 3 minutes. Add tofu; cook 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in juice mixture; cook 1 minute or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in basil and mint. Spoon about 1/2 cup tofu mixture into each cabbage.

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