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Asian Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Grilled Tofu

Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Description

Looking for a healthy, vibrant salad that's packed with Asian flavors? This crunchy cabbage salad with grilled tofu is your answer! Featuring perfectly sliced vegetables using the premium Saacoor Professional Chef Knife, this recipe combines fresh ingredients with a spicy-sweet dressing that will make your taste buds dance.

Ingridents
    For the Base:
  • 1/2 cabbage, finely sliced
  • onions (for crispy brista)
  • thinly sliced
  • 5-6 spinach leaves
  • 6-7 beans
  • sprouts [Image: Fresh ingredients laid out]
    • For the Tofu:
  • 1 block firm tofu
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder [Image: Marinated tofu pieces]
    • For the Signature Dressing:
  • 2 bird eye chilies
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
    Step-by-Step Instructions
    Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Blanch the cabbage in salted water
  2. Immediately transfer to an ice bath
  3. Repeat process with spinach and French beans
  4. Steam sprouts until tender-crisp [Image: Blanching process]
  5. Make the Crispy Onions (Brista)
  6. Check out our [Instagram video tutorial](insert link) for the quick microwave method [Image: Crispy onions]
    7. Prepare the Tofu
  7. Marinate tofu with spices
  8. Grill until golden and crispy
  9. Cut into perfect cubes [Image: Grilled tofu]
  10. Create the Dressing
  11. Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth
  12. Adjust seasoning to taste [Image: Dressing being made]
    13. Assembly
  13. Layer vegetables in serving bowls
  14. Top with grilled tofu
  15. Drizzle with dressing
  16. Garnish with crispy onions [Image: Final presentation]
Keywords: healthy Asian salad recipe, crispy cabbage salad, grilled tofu recipe, spicy peanut dressing, Vegan Asian recipes, healthy meal prep ideas, Asian vegetarian dishes, crispy onion brista, professional chef knife recipes, Asian fusion salad
Read it online: https://blog.artofcooking.co/recipe/asian-crunchy-cabbage-salad-with-grilled-tofu/