This dish is a deliciously healthy mid-week meal, packed with protein. The tofu and macadamias complement each other texturally, and you can use any crispy vegetables you like to make the salad.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 1/2 tbsp macadamia oil
- 1/2 cup macadamias roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 350 g firm tofu block, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce good quality
Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tbsp macadamia oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tspn soy sauce
To serve
- 200 g rice noodles soaked until tender
- 1 cup mint leaves or Thai basil
- 1 lettuce small, chopped
- 1 carrot large, chopped
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers chopped
Instructions
For the tofu
- For the tofu, heat the oil in a wok over medium high heat. Add the macadamias and onions and cook, stirring until golden and a little crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately add the tofu and continue to stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until the edges begin to go golden.
- Add the hoisin sauce and cook for 3 more minutes, until the tofu becomes sticky.
- Stir in the macadamias and onions and set aside.
To serve
- To serve, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Distribute the noodles, mint and salad ingredients between 4 bowls. Pour over the dressing, distributing evenly. Add the tofu mixture to the bowls and serve immediately.
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