Spicy Thai Tofu Salad

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Spicy Thai Tofu Salad

 

1 1/2 pounds tofu

1 cup cucumber, julienne

1 cup carrot, julienne

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 small iceberg lettuce

1/2 pound lima beans, lightly cooked

 

Topping:

1/3 cup peanuts, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

5 red and green chilies, chopped

 

Dressing:

1 1/2 tablespoons chili sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1/2 cup 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 and surround it with one mound

each of cucumber, carrot, mushrooms and peanuts. Refrigerate until

chilled.

Combine the topping ingredients in a blender or food processor

and 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. Serves 8.