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Yum Tofu Yang (Grilled Tofu Salad)

Yum Tofu Yang (Grilled Tofu Salad)

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

104 kcalper person
Protein 7g
Carbs 8g
Fats 5g

About this dish

Charred grilled tofu tossed with shallots and herbs in a hot-and-sour lime dressing, a vegetarian take on the classic Thai grilled salad.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Lime juicefreshly squeezed3 tbsp
  • Garlic clovesminced3 clove
  • Bird's Eye Chilliesfinely chopped3
  • Thai shallotsthinly sliced3
  • Spring onionssliced2
  • Mint leaves15 leaves
  • Corianderleaves picked1

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofupressed and sliced into thick slabs300 g

Dried Goods

  • Palm sugargrated1 tbsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor brushing1 tbsp
  • Light soy sauce2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Slice the shallots thinly, mince the garlic, finely chop the chillies, and pick the mint and coriander leaves.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Whisk together the lime juice, light soy sauce, palm sugar, garlic and chillies in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Pat the tofu dry, slice into thick slabs, and brush both sides with the vegetable oil.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Heat a griddle pan until very hot and grill the tofu for 3 minutes per side until deeply charred and heated through.

Approx. 6 minutes
5

Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Add the tofu, shallots and spring onions to the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Approx. 3 minutes
7

Scatter over the mint and coriander and serve immediately.

Approx. 2 minutes