Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad

Name: Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu; 0.25 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 cups cooked, rinsed, and dried rice; drizzle oil; salt; onion powder; garlic powder; paprika; 1 whole English cucumber; 1 medium red onion; 1 large carrot; 0.25 cup light mayo; 2 Tbsp hot sauce; 2 Tbsp maple syrup; to taste salt and pepper; lots toasted sesame seeds; crispy onions

30m

Serves 1

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Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad

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30m

Serves 1

Directions

1Shave 1 block of extra firm tofu.
2Mix the shaved tofu with 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 tsp each of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
3In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of cooked, rinsed, and dried rice with a generous drizzle of oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
4On a greased pan (or two pans), spread out the rice and tofu in a thin even layer.
5Bake at 450F for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
6While the rice and tofu cook, shred one whole English cucumber, a medium red onion, and one large carrot.
7Press and drain out the liquid from the shredded vegetables.
8Mix together about 1/4 cup light mayo, and 2-3 Tbsp each of hot sauce and maple syrup.
9Add salt and pepper to taste to the dressing.
10Once cooked and cooled for a couple of minutes, toss together the sauce, veggie shreds, crispy rice, and tofu.
11Garnish with lots of toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions if you choose.

Ingredients

1 block extra firm tofu
0.25 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 pinch cayenne
2 cups cooked, rinsed, and dried rice
drizzle oil
salt
onion powder
garlic powder
paprika
1 whole English cucumber
1 medium red onion
1 large carrot
0.25 cup light mayo
2 Tbsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp maple syrup
to taste salt and pepper
lots toasted sesame seeds
crispy onions

Equipment

ovengreased pan2 pans (optional)

Tips

Use the drained liquid from the vegetables in stock.
Garnish with lots of toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions if desired.

Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad

30m

Serves 1

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Crispy Shaved Tofu Salad

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30m

Serves 1

Directions

1Shave 1 block of extra firm tofu.
2Mix the shaved tofu with 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 tsp each of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
3In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of cooked, rinsed, and dried rice with a generous drizzle of oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
4On a greased pan (or two pans), spread out the rice and tofu in a thin even layer.
5Bake at 450F for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
6While the rice and tofu cook, shred one whole English cucumber, a medium red onion, and one large carrot.
7Press and drain out the liquid from the shredded vegetables.
8Mix together about 1/4 cup light mayo, and 2-3 Tbsp each of hot sauce and maple syrup.
9Add salt and pepper to taste to the dressing.
10Once cooked and cooled for a couple of minutes, toss together the sauce, veggie shreds, crispy rice, and tofu.
11Garnish with lots of toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions if you choose.