I demonstrated this tofu salad recipe at Veg Expo in Vancouver, and it was a hit with the audience! If you’re not a lover of tofu, it’s probably because you haven’t had it done right. If you’ve got tofu-haters in your life, try making this for them and see if they might change their mind!

clock clock icon cutlery cutlery icon flag flag icon folder folder icon instagram instagram icon pinterest pinterest icon print print icon squares squares icon Chilled Tofu & Herb Salad ยำเต้าหู้เย็น (yum tao hu yen) Author: Pailin Chongchitnant

Yield: Serves 2 Print Pin Ingredients 1 300-g package soft tofu, chilled, cut into large cubes

1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce

1 ½ Tbsp lime juice

1 Tbsp palm sugar, packed, finely chopped

Thai chilies, to taste, minced

1 Tbsp small diced shallots

1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass

finely chopped lemongrass 2 Tbsp chopped green onion

3 sprigs cilantro, chopped

3 mint leaves, chopped

¼ cup small diced cucumber

2 tsp very finely diced red bell pepper

A pinch black sesame seeds for garnish Ingredients and Kitchen Tools I Use Instructions Arrange tofu cubes on a deep serving plate. Combine soy sauce, lime juice, palm sugar and minced Thai chilies; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add shallots, lemongrass, green onion, cilantro, mint, cucumber, and red bell pepper; stir to combine. Spoon the herb salad over each tofu cube, then pour the remaining salad and all the dressing around the tofu. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve on its own or with hot jasmine rice. Join us on Patreon for bonus content and rewards!