Vegan Larb with Tofu and Toasted Rice
30 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Crumbled tofu, pan-fried until golden, takes on the same hot-sour-savoury toss as larb moo — toasted rice powder, lime, soy and a fistful of herbs.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Shallotsthinly sliced4
- Spring onionsthinly sliced2
- Coriandersmall bunch, roughly chopped1
- Mint leavessmall bunch, leaves picked1
- Lime juice2 tbsp
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofupressed and finely crumbled400 g
Dried Goods
- Jasmine ricefor toasted rice powder2 tbsp
- Palm sugar1 tsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Chilli flakes1 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
- Light soy sauce2 tbsp
Utensils
- Mortar and pestle
- Large frying pan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
Toast the jasmine rice in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until deep golden, then grind to a coarse powder with a mortar and pestle.
Thinly slice the shallots and spring onions, roughly chop the coriander and pick the mint leaves.
Press the tofu and crumble finely with your fingers.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and stir-fry the crumbled tofu for 7 minutes, until golden and any liquid has evaporated.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir the soy sauce, lime juice, chilli flakes and palm sugar through the hot tofu.
Fold in the toasted rice powder, shallots and spring onions.
Scatter over the coriander and mint and serve while still warm.