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Vegan Larb with Tofu and Toasted Rice

Vegan Larb with Tofu and Toasted Rice

Thai
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30 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

30 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

230 kcalper person
Protein 14g
Carbs 13g
Fats 15g

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

1

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.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Thinly slice the shallots and spring onions, roughly chop the coriander and pick the mint leaves.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Press the tofu and crumble finely with your fingers.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

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.

Approx. 7 minutes
5

Remove the pan from the heat and stir the soy sauce, lime juice, chilli flakes and palm sugar through the hot tofu.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Fold in the toasted rice powder, shallots and spring onions.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Scatter over the coriander and mint and serve while still warm.

Approx. 2 minutes