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Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

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Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

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Equipment

  • Electric Blender

  • Food Processor

  • Chef's Knife

  • Cutting Board

  • Mixing Bowls

  • Baking Sheet

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

  • Vegetable Steamer or Sous Vide Machine (Optional)

  • Serving Dish (Lettuce Cups)

  • Salad Spinner

  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh lemongrass, cut from bottom 4 inches of 4 stalks with tough leaves removed

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce*

  • 1/2 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

  • 1/4 cup diced seeded plum tomato

  • 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chile

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil (preferably Vietnamese or Thai)

  • 1 14- to 16-ounce package firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, patted dry

  • 6 large or 12 medium butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Let mixture stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Strain mixture into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid; discard solids. Stir in sweet chili sauce. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
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Instruction 2

Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Add tofu and dressing to bowl; toss to coat.
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Instruction 3

Arrange 1 or 2 lettuce leaves on each of 6 plates. Divide tofu mixture among lettuce leaves and serve.
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Instruction 4

*Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets.
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