Vietnamese Tofu with Cucumber Slaw

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is made from soy milk and is a popular source of protein in vegetarian and vegan diets.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Vietnamese Tofu with Cucumber Slaw

Cooking Method: Grilling, Stir-frying Cuisine: Vietnamese Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Tofu
• 2 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Carrot
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Roasted peanuts
• 8 ounce Rice noodles
• 1 piece Lime
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Press tofu to remove excess water. Cut tofu into cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Marinate tofu in the sauce for 10 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add marinated tofu and cook until golden brown.
4. In a separate bowl, prepare the cucumber slaw by combining sliced cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves.
5. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
6. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar to make the dressing.
7. Assemble the dish by placing a bed of rice noodles, topped with cucumber slaw, grilled tofu, and roasted peanuts. Drizzle the dressing over the dish.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.