Crunchy slaw with tofu
Background
It’s important to have raw food in our diet and slaw is a perfect vehicle to do so. This crunchy slaw with tofu has an Asian flavours and the added tofu actually transforms the slaw from a side dish to a healthy main salad - perfect for a light lunch or supper. It’s also ideal for your lunchbox or for picnics, trips etc.
Ingredients
- ½ block of firm tofu
- 1 pinch of dried chilli
- 1 cup shredded Chinese cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 small beetroot
- 1 handful of radish
- 1 Tbsp soya sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wipe the tofu clean with a paper kitchen towel and cut tit into small cubes.
- Heat some oil a non-stick pan, add the chilli, then fry the tofu on all sides until crispy. Transfer them to a plate, lined with kitchen paper.
- Peel the beetroot and carrot, then roughly grate them into a bowl.
- Slice the radish into matchsticks, finely chop the red onion. Add these to the bowl.
- Add the cabbage and tofu.
- Pour over the soya sauce, vinegar and sesame oil (you can add a drop of honey too, if you like).
- Toss, season to taste and serve - or chill until ready to serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Japanese
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Roots & Bulbs - Tofu
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Cholestrol - Low GI - Raw Food - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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