Vegan

Indonesian Fried Fermented Soybean Cakes

This also called as Tempeh Goreng

Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound fermented soybean cake (tempe), sliced 2″
long and 1/2″ thick
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 hot red chilies, seeded and sliced
1/4 teaspoon chile paste
1/4 cup chopped ripe tomato

Direcrtions:

Mix together the garlic and salt, rub this all over
the fermented soybean cake. Set it aside for about 15
minutes.
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet, fry the fermented
soybean cake over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or
until browned, and transfer to a platter.
In a food processor or a mortar, blend the chilies,
chile paste and tomato to form a paste. Serve the
fried fermented soybean cakes with the paste.
Yields 5 servings.

Asian Tofu Salad

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce package extra-firm, water-packed tofu, rinsed, patted dry
and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cups mixed salad greens
2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 large cucumber, chopped

Directions:

Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
Place tofu and 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes,
until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total. Remove from the heat, add 1 tablespoon of the dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately, topped with the warm tofu.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 237 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8
g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 5 g fiber;
454 mg sodium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (180% daily value), Folate
(41% dv), Vitamin C (38% dv), Calcium (29% dv). 1 1/2 Carbohydrate
Servings

MAKE AHEAD TIP: To make ahead: The dressing (Step 1) will keep,
covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Whisk just before using.

Source: EatingWell Diet