Thai Tofu Salad Yam Taohu

Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of Thai Tofu Salad (Yam Taohu), a refreshing and zesty dish perfect for a light meal or a flavorful side. This easy-to-make salad boasts crispy golden-brown tofu paired with fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint. The salad is brought to life with a tangy lime and soy sauce dressing, subtly sweetened with palm sugar and spiced with optional bird's eye chili for a kick. Topped with roasted peanuts for added texture, this Thai-inspired recipe is a delightful combination of crisp, savory, and tangy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick and healthy meal that'll leave your taste buds craving more.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 300 grams firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium-sized cucumber
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 bird's eye chili (optional)
• 1 clove garlic

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Slice the red onion thinly and chop the cherry tomatoes into halves. Slice the cucumber into half-moons. Roughly chop the cilantro and mint leaves.

Step 4

If using, finely chop the bird's eye chili and mince the garlic.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the lime juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, chili, and garlic. Stir until the palm sugar is dissolved.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the fried tofu, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, mint leaves, and roasted peanuts.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side dish. Enjoy the fresh and tangy flavors of this Thai tofu salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2460.8 grams (2460.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1124

Total Fat 66.90g	86%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1328mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 104.50g	38%
Dietary Fiber 29.60g	106%
Total Sugars 61.50g
Protein 57.70g	115%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 761mg	59%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 5347mg	114%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 33.4%