Spicy Thai Tofu Salad
1 1/2 lb tofu
1 cup cucumber julienned
1 cup carrot julienned
1 cup mushrooms sliced
1 small iceberg lettuce
1/2 lb lima beans lightly cooked
TOPPING:
1/3 c peanuts chopped
2 ea green onions chopped
5 ea red & green chilies chopped
DRESSING:
1 1/2 tb chili sauce
3 tb soy sauce
2 ts sugar
1/2 c rice vinegar
1/2 c tofu
Cut the tofu into cubes. Drain in a colander. Put the lettuce on the bottom of a shallow bowl
or attractive serving dish. Place the tofu in the center & surround it with one mound each of
cucumber, carrot, mushrooms & peanuts. Refrigerate until chilled. Combine the TOPPING
ingredients in a blender or food processor & whip into a rough mixture. Blend together the
dressing ingredients At serving time, sprinkle the topping mixture over the salad then pour on the
dressing. Toss at the table.
Yield: 8
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