Laab tauhoo a sour and spicy salad with tofu recipe

Laab Tauhoo A Sour and Spicy Salad with Tofu recipe

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Recipe intro

Laab tauhoo is a traditional Thai dish that offers a delightful combination of sour and spicy flavors. This salad recipe features tofu as the main ingredient, which adds a unique texture and protein-packed element to the dish. The tangy lime juice and aromatic herbs perfectly complement the heat from the chili peppers, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. With its refreshing taste and satisfying crunch, this laab tauhoo salad is a must-try for those seeking a vibrant and healthy meal option.

Keywords: Thai cuisine, vegetarian recipe, tofu salad, sour and spicy, traditional flavors.

Laab tauhoo a sour and spicy salad with tofu recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	tofu
some	oil
1 tsp	stock powder (or 1/2 tsp salt)
1 tbsp	galangal, chopped
3 tbsp	lemongrass, chopped
1 tbsp	Thai shallots, chopped
1 tbsp	garlic, chopped
2 tbsp	rice powder (rice roasted until golden, then ground)
1 tbsp	tamarind juice (or little less)
	salt
1 tsp	palm sugar
	cilantro
	spring onions
4	Thai shallots, sliced
	Holy basil (Bai Horapa)
5	dried chilies, fried or roasted
1 tbsp	lemon juice or more
	To serve:
	cucumber, peeled and sliced
	yard-long beans, trimmed
	red cabbage, shredded

Instructions

Crumble tofu and fry in some hot oil, add stock powder or salt. Transfer into a bowl and let it cool.

Heat some oil and fry lemongrass, galangal, garlic and shallots for about 3 minutes, stir well. Add to the tofu.

Mix chilies, lemon juice, tamarind juice and some salt. Add to the tofu, and add more lemon juice and sugar if needed. Add rice powder. Now add herbs, spring onions and sliced shallots and season to taste.

Arrange the salad on a big plate and garnish with sliced cucumber, cabbage and yard-long beans.


Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a