Spicy Tofu With Lemon Grass and Chiles Recipe

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Spicy Tofu With Lemon Grass and Chiles
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
398
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Drain the tofu and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
  2. Pat as dry as possible with paper towels.
  3. In a heavy wok or large saute pan, heat the oil until it reaches medium-hot, but do not allow to smoke.
  4. Toss dried tofu cubes with cornstarch to coat lightly, and shake off excess in a sieve or colander.
  5. Set carefully in the hot oil (don't crowd; cook in batches if necessary) and cook until lightly brown and crisp on all sides.
  6. Soft tofu won't get as crisp as firm.
  7. Remove browned cubes from the pan, drain on paper towels and keep warm.
  8. Pour off all the oil but 3 tablespoons and set the pan over medium-high heat.
  9. Return the tofu to the pan and toss with the sugar; saute briefly until the sugar begins to melt.
  10. Add the lemon grass and garlic, and cook, tossing, until the lemon grass is fragrant.
  11. Add the sambal oelek paste and cook, tossing, until the red sauce starts to turn brown.
  12. Using 1 tablespoon makes the dish mildly spicy, 2 tablespoons makes it medium spicy, and 3 tablespoons makes it downright hot.
  13. Line a platter with shredded lettuce and spoon the cooked tofu over the lettuce.
  14. Serve with steamed white rice on the side.
  15. Makes 4 entree servings.
  16. Notes: Soft tofu is a little trickier to handle but gives a better finished texture.
  17. Firm tofu will stay quite hard; do not use extrafirm tofu.
  18. Lemon grass is available in the produce section of Asian markets and some supermarkets.
  19. Sambal oelek paste is available at Asian markets or in the Asian section of supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 397.88 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.85g 38%
Sodium 468.79mg 20%
Potassium 174.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 34.62g 12%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 11.7g 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 210.1mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.13 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.75g 38%
Sodium 165.1mg 20%
Potassium 61.55mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.19g 12%
Sugars 0.85g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 2%
Protein 4.12g 23%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 74mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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