Tofu Curry Salad

By á-29897

Similar to pioneer coop ingredients
version2:
"Tofu, fresh parsley, Vegannaise, celery, red onions, tamari soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, carrots, curry powder, paprika, chili powder, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground fennel seed, black pepper."

The most important step was toasting the tofu so that it developed a chewy exterior, and then mixing the spices and sauces in the appropriate proportions, to taste. Justin just chopped one block of tofu into 3/4" cubes, and then tossed them with a little oil and soy sauce. He then put the tofu in the toaster oven at about 400 degrees F and let them cook until the outside was golden and firm. Then, he chopped the fresh parsley (from our backyard container garden!), grated a couple of carrots, threw in an extra diced cucumber (from my parents' garden), and then added the sauces (he used regular mayonnaise instead of the vegan version, but you could use either) and the spices until it tasted just right. Yum!

Ingredients

• 2 packages tofu, extra firm, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions (substitute one small onion if necessary)
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• chopped cilantro in whatever amount you like and have available
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 about 2 oz slivered almonds
• 1 small “toe” of fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• juice of 1/2 large lemon
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 4 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• a dash of Cayenne
• a dash of white pepper
• several cranks of fresh ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from theconscientiousomnivore.wordpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large saucepan over med to med-high heat, sauté tofu (in a bit of olive oil, if you’d like) until browned and firmed. Pour off excess liquid as needed (or do that squeeze-the-tofu-brick-between-two-plates-with-something-heavy-on-top trick before cooking). Set aside to cool.
2.In a separate bowl, blend the dressing ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasonings to your liking.
3.Add the tofu and the rest of the ingredients.
4.Enjoy!