K.d. lang's indonesian salad with spicy peanu
Yield: 6 Servings MMM
Ingredients:
- 3 tb Vegetable oil Salt to taste
- 1 lb Firm tofu; patted dry -- and cut into 1/4" cubes
- 2 sm Potatoes; boiled -- cut into bite-size wedges
- 1/2 lb Fresh spinach; cleaned -- steamed and chopped
- 1/2 sm Head green cabbage; shredded -- and lightly steamed
- 1/2 lb Mung bean sprouts -- washed thoroughly MMMMM----------------------FOR THE DRESSING---------------------------
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1/4 c Roasted peanuts
- 5 ts Soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tb Lime or lemon juice
- 4 ts Brown sugar
- 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
- 2 tb Water
Instructions:
Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu in small batches and saute 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. Preparation time: 1 hour * Source: The Compassionate Cook - by Ingrid Newkirk and PETA * Typed for you by: Karen Mintzias
