Larb Tofu

Difficulty: Super Easy
Speed: Super Fast






INGREDIENTS:

6 T lime juice
1-1/2 t sugar
4 t fish sauce
1/2 t salt
1/2 to 1 t Thai chili powder (can substitute crushed red pepper)

1 pkg extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled

2/3 red onion, sliced lengthwise
1 shallot
1 T minced garlic (~ 4 cloves)
3 kaffir lime leaves, sliced (optional but awesome; check your local Asian market)

vegetable oil for sauteeing
sesame oil for sauteeing

1/2 c fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 c Thai basil, chopped

green onion
romaine leaves



1. Mix lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, salt, and chili powder and set aside.

2. Heat both oils in frying pan and sautee onion, shallot, and garlic. Add crumbled tofu and kaffir lime leaves and cook for 8-10 mins or until tofu is slightly browned.

3. Add sauce, mint, basil, and more lime juice (if needed) and heat for 1-2 mins.

4. Garnish with diced green onion, whole mint leaves, and halved key limes and serve on romaine leaves or with sticky rice.



Serves 5 (serving size ~ 3/4 c)



NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving):
128 calories (47 from fat)
5.25 g fat
525 mg sodium
10.75 g protein