CRUNCHY VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SALAD WITH PAN-SEARED TOFU
Cabbages are the quintessential storage vegetable. You can cut a cabbage in quarters or thirds and use one piece at a time. The other hunks will keep, wrapped well in the vegetable crisper, for at least two weeks, and potentially a lot longer if you mist them with water every once in a while. That means you can buy one large cabbage and use it several times for different recipes, experiencing the deceptively versatile vegetable many ways. Fried tofu turns this Vietnamese-inspired slaw into more of a meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make vinaigrette, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce, lime zest and juice, jalapeño and garlic. Whisk in 3 tablespoons peanut oil.
- Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick. When it shimmers, add the tofu. Cook 3 minutes without moving, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce. Move the tofu to a cutting board, and brush both sides of each slice generously with this mixture. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together tofu, cabbage, carrot, peanuts, cilantro and vinaigrette. Garnish with more peanuts and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1094 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED TOFU
This looks a bit lengthy but its really not that complicated. This may be one of the greatest things I have ever cooked up. This recipe comes from Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book Appetite for Reduction - 125+ fast & filling low-fat vegan recipes. She describes it perfectly: "Silky rice noodles, cool cucumbers, and refreshing mint are spiced up with chili garlic sauce". Serve with extra lime wedges & more chili garlic sauce.
Provided by Mindelicious
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put water onto boil for the noodles.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together and stir vigorously, set aside.
- Slice the tofu into 8 equal pieces widthwise then slice those rectangles corner to corner to form long triangles. Place in a single layer on a large plate and pour 6 tbsp of the dressing over top along with the soy sauce. Let marinate while you prepare everything else.
- Your water should be boiling so add the noodles and cook accordingly to the package directions.
- While the noodles are cooking prep all the veggies if that still needs to be done.
- The noodles should be ready so drain them and run under cold water for about a minute to cool them down. Add all the veggies, greens, and mint to the noodles, combining well (use your hands if need be) and set aside.
- Combine the gremolata ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat a cast iron grill or skillet over medium high heat, spray with nonstick cooking spray and grill the tofu on each side for about 4 minutes or until it starts to brown. Add the excess marinade to the noodles.
- Assembly: Scoop the noodles into 6 bowls, add 2-3 pieces of tofu on the side of each bowl and sprinkle with the gremolata. Serve with extra lime wedges and extra chili garlic sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 457.3, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9
CRUNCHY VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SALAD WITH PAN-SEARED TOFU
I recently cut this out of the NYTimes food section, made it last night and it turned out great. BF really liked it too. I omitted the fish sauce, but if you want to add it go ahead. Also I reduced the peanut oil from 4 tablespoons to 2 tablespoons. You could probably get away with less than that. A 14 ounce bag of cole slaw mix can be substituted for the 6 cups cabbage and 1 large carrot. I served this with rice.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make vinaigrette, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (if using), lime zest and juice, jalapeno and garlic. Whisk in 1 tablespoon peanut oil.
- Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large non-stick skillet. When it simmers, add the tofu. Cook 5 minutes without moving, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook 4 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (if using). Move the tofu to a cutting board and brush both sides of each slice generously with this mixture. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together tofu, cabbage, carrot, peanuts and cilantro and vinaigrette. Garnish with more peanuts and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 921.5, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 11.1
VIETNAMESE TOFU SALAD
A favorite around our office! Combines spicy and sweet red chile sauce with cool cucumber, tasty lime and garlicky pan fried tofu. Combine with cilantro and you have a delicious salad that goes with just about anything.
Provided by Chelle
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Gently stir in the tofu and peanuts; cook until the tofu has lightly browned. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed by the tofu. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers together with the chili sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. Gently fold in the chilled tofu.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 635.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
VIETNAMESE TOFU SALAD
Make and share this Vietnamese Tofu Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make up the dressing/marinade by mixing all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
- Set aside.
- Drain the tofu on kitchen paper and cut the block in half and then slice each block through on it's horizontal line leaving 4 "steaks".
- Place the steaks of tofu in a flat dish and pour over about a ¼ of the marinade leaving for about 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a fry pan over a medium setting and gently place the slices of tofu into the pan.
- Fry until brown and the edges are starting to crisp up.
- Remove from the pan and leave to cool.
- Once cooled slice into ¼ inch strips.
- In a large bowl mix together the shredded cucumber, red pepper, mange tout, spring onions, bean sprouts, crushed roasted peanuts, sliced marinated tofu and coriander.
- Pour over the remaining dressing and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 1379, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.9, Protein 14.4
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