Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Name: Indonesian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; salt; 1 lb firm tofu; 2 small potatoes; 0.5 lb fresh spinach; 0.5 head green cabbage; 0.5 lb mung bean sprouts; 4 clove garlic; 0.25 cup roasted peanuts; 5 tsp halal-certified soy sauce; 3 tbsp lime juice; 4 tsp brown sugar; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp water

Pan-cooked tofu, potatoes and spinach, warmed with cayenne.

15 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min · 15 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu in small batches and saute until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
5 min
2
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Arrange the tofu, potatoes, spinach, and cabbage on six separate plates.
3
Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.
4
If the dressing seems too thick, add another teaspoonful of water. Top the tofu and vegetables with the bean sprouts and dressing, and serve immediately.