MethodFor Tofu:
- Cut tofu into two rectangular pieces.
- Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and brush lightly with olive oil. Grill till slightly browned.
For Sauce:
- Crush garlic, coriander roots, ginger and pepper corns to a paste.
- Heat the oil in a small non stick fry pan.
- Saut� the shallots till softened.
- Add the crushed paste and chili flakes, fry for few seconds.
- Add vegetable stock and tamarind paste.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add peanut powder, honey and salt.
- Bring to a boil and pour over the tofu.
For Noodle Vegetable Salad:
- Prepare the noodles as per directions on the pack.
- Toss with 1 tsp of olive oil.
- Combine the noodles with vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chop the raisins finely and mix with vinegar and mustard.
- Toss with noodle and vegetable mixture.
- Serve with the tofu.
Serves: 2
Note:
- Tofu is one of the best sources of proteins for vegetarians.
- It has many health benefits and reduces the cholesterol in the blood.
- Here is a healthy, tasty and filling meal for two, with tofu
Ingredients: For Tofu:
200 g - tofu
salt, pepper to taste
olive oil to brush
For Sauce:
1/3 cup - vegetable stock
2 tsp - garlic, minced
1 tsp - ginger, minced
� tsp - pepper corns
2 tsp - olive oil
2 tsp - shallots, sliced
� tsp - chili flakes
1 tbsp - tamarind juice
1 tbsp - roasted peanuts, powdered coarsely
2 tsp - honey
few coriander roots
salt to taste
For Noodle Vegetable Salad:
100 g - thin glass noodles
1 tsp - olive oil
� cup - bean sprouts
� cup - shredded carrot
� cup - cucumber strips
� cup - apple strips
1 tbsp - apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp - raisins
2 tbsp - french mustard
salt & pepper