Indonesian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 270 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

For the salad
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 x salt to taste
1 pound tofu firm, patted dry, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
2 small potatoes boiled, cut into bitesize wedges
1/2 pound spinach fresh, cleaned, steamed, and chopped
1/2 small head green cabbage shredded, lightly steamed
1/2 pound mung bean sprouts washed thoroughly
For the dressing
4 each garlic cloves
1/4 cup peanuts roasted
5 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons water

Directions

Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat.

Add the tofu in small batches and sauté until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.

Arrange the bean curd, potatoes, spinach, and cabbage on individual plates.

Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.

If the dressing seems too thick, add another teaspoon of water.

Top the vegetables and bean curd with the bean sprouts and dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 193g
Amount per Serving
Calories 270 54% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g25%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g11%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 296mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g7%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 16.0g32%
Vitamin A 74%  Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 58%  Iron 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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