Tofu rainbow salad with rice noodles and peanut butter dressing
Thai 20 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Gently pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Slice the tofu into rectangular pieces and arrange on the baking tray.
- In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soya sauce and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Generously brush the mixture onto the tofu.
- Place the tofu in the oven for approx. 30 minutes or until golden, making sure to turn halfway through the cooking time.
- Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Peel the garlic and ginger. Juice the limes. Combine the ginger, garlic, lime, peanut butter, orange juice, honey, 3tbsp soya sauce, 3 tbsp sesame oil, cayenne pepper and a dash of salt in a blender and blitz until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding a splash of water, if required.
- Finely slice the cabbage, capsicum, radish, coriander and spring onion. Julienne the carrot. Place the prepared vegetables and coriander in a large bowl along with the cooked noodles. Drizzle 2⁄3 of the dressing over the salad and toss.
- Arrange the salad on a serving platter. Top with the crispy tofu and sesame seeds and serve.
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