Warm Cabbage Salad With Crispy Tofu Recipe

Name: Warm Cabbage Salad With Crispy Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces soft tofu, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon asian chili-garlic sauce; 14 ounces green coleslaw mix; 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 4 scallions, sliced thin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup cornmeal

Servings: persons

28 ounces soft tofu, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
salt and pepper
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 -2 teaspoon asian chili-garlic sauce
14 ounces green coleslaw mix
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
4 scallions, sliced thin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cornmeal

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["Spread tofu over paper towel-lined baking sheet. Drain for 20-30 minutes, press gently, season with salt and pepper.", "Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and chili-garlic sauce together in a bowl, cover and micorowave until simmering, 1-2 minutes. Measure out and reserve 2 tablespoons dressing separately for drizzling over tofu. Toss remaining dressing with coleslaw mix, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, and mint.", "Combine cornstarch and cornemeal in shallow dish. Coat tofu thoroughly with mixture, press gently to adhere mix, transfer to wire rack set in rimmed backing sheet.", "Heat remaining 3/4 cup oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Working in batches cook tofu until crisp and gold on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove, let excess oil drip off, place on paper towel lined plate, drizzle tofu with reserved dressing and serve with cabbage salad.", "Recipe adapted from American Test Kitchens ""The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook""."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces soft tofu, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise, salt and pepper, 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 5 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Warm Cabbage Salad With Crispy Tofu 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.

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Warm Cabbage Salad With Crispy Tofu

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