Thai Tofu Salad Yam Taohu
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of Thai Tofu Salad (Yam Taohu), a refreshing and zesty dish perfect for a light meal or a flavorful side. This easy-to-make salad boasts crispy golden-brown tofu paired with fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint. The salad is brought to life with a tangy lime and soy sauce dressing, subtly sweetened with palm sugar and spiced with optional bird's eye chili for a kick. Topped with roasted peanuts for added texture, this Thai-inspired recipe is a delightful combination of crisp, savory, and tangy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick and healthy meal that'll leave your taste buds craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 medium-sized red onion
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium-sized cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 bird's eye chili (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
Slice the red onion thinly and chop the cherry tomatoes into halves. Slice the cucumber into half-moons. Roughly chop the cilantro and mint leaves.
If using, finely chop the bird's eye chili and mince the garlic.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the lime juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, chili, and garlic. Stir until the palm sugar is dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fried tofu, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, mint leaves, and roasted peanuts.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side dish. Enjoy the fresh and tangy flavors of this Thai tofu salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 761 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 5347 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
