Tofu, Green Bean and Shiitake Salad Recipe

Name: Tofu, Green Bean and Shiitake Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound firm tofu, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/4 pound very fresh green beans, sliced on the diagonal into 1/3-inch lengths; 3 scallions, minced; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint; 4 Boston lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 pound firm tofu, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/4 pound very fresh green beans, sliced on the diagonal into 1/3-inch lengths
3 scallions, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint
4 Boston lettuce leaves

1
Put the tofu on a rimmed baking sheet and top with another baking sheet.
2
Set 2 large, heavy cans on the sheet and press the tofu for 30 minutes.
3
Drain the tofu and cut it into 1/2-inch dice.
4
In a small bowl, stir the lime juice with the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the sugar and the crushed red pepper.
5
In a medium skillet, heat the oil.
6
Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the shiitakes and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
8
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cook over moderate heat until the shiitakes are tender, about 4 minutes longer.
9
Transfer the shiitakes to a medium bowl.
10
Add the diced tofu, raw green beans, scallions, shallot, cilantro, mint and the dressing and toss.
11
Spread the lettuce leaves on a platter.
12
Spoon the salad over the leaves and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound firm tofu, halved crosswise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Tofu, Green Bean and Shiitake 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.

Tofu, Green Bean and Shiitake Salad

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