Cambodian Style Tofu Salad Recipe

Name: Cambodian Style Tofu Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes; Sauce; 2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (or 1-inch piece galangal if you can find it-can use frozen ginger); 4 -5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 -2 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons asian fish sauce (nam pla); 3/4 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; Salad; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb green beans, trimmed; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks (about 1/2 pound); 7 scallions, cut into 2-inch slivers; 3 red italian frying bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (about 11 ounces, or 2 bell peppers); 1 head boston lettuce, shredded (8 ounces); 1/4 - 1/3 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sauce
2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (or 1-inch piece galangal if you can find it-can use frozen ginger)
4 -5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 -2 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons asian fish sauce (nam pla)
3/4 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
Salad
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb green beans, trimmed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks (about 1/2 pound)
7 scallions, cut into 2-inch slivers
3 red italian frying bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (about 11 ounces, or 2 bell peppers)
1 head boston lettuce, shredded (8 ounces)
1/4 - 1/3 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1
Place tofu between two layers of paper towel on a dish. Place a baking sheet over tofu, and set a heavy book on top of baking sheet to weight tofu so it releases excess water; let stand about 30 minutes.
2
Combine ginger, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, remove from heat, and set aside.
3
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt and beans; cook until beans are just tender and bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain beans, and transfer immediately to a large bowl of ice water. When chilled, drain again, and pat dry.
4
Distribute beans, carrots, scallions, red peppers, lettuce, and mint evenly among six plates.
5
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
6
Add ginger mixture, toss to coat tofu, and cook about 1 minute more.
7
Spoon tofu and sauce over vegetables, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes, Sauce, 2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (or 1-inch piece galangal if you can find it-can use frozen ginger), 4 -5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cambodian Style Tofu Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cambodian Style Tofu Salad

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