This Asian Marinated Tofu, Brown Rice and Cashew Salad is the perfect base for whatever you love to eat. I’ve gone for tofu as my protein, as I follow a flexitarian diet, but if it’s not your thing you could totally swap it out for any fish, meat or even a drained and roasted tin of chickpeas. The same goes for carbs, fats and any other components — they can all be switched and swapped to work with what you like, just keep the balance of 25% protein-rich foods (such as meats, fish or legumes), 25% fibre-rich carbohydrates (like brown rice, buckwheat noodles or quinoa) and 50% fruits and vegetables in mind.
Serves 2
Ready in 30 minutes
Good For Lunch, Picnic, Side, Student friendly
Tofu:
1 280g block of tofu
1 tbsp of sweet miso
1 thumb of grated ginger
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tbsp of maple syrup
2 tbsp of sesame oil
Salad:
100g of brown rice
Salt to taste
75g of rocket
100g of sugar snaps
40g of cashews
20g of sesame seeds
Dressing:
1 lime
2 tbsp of tahini
1 tsp of tamari
2 tbsp of sesame oil
Around 1 tbsp of water
1 pinch of chilli flakes
Cook the rice according to package instructions
Make the marinade for the tofu by mixing together the miso, garlic, ginger, maple syrup and 1 tbsp of the sesame oil
Cut the tofu into 1cm cubes and toss in the marinade, set aside.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the remaining tbsp of sesame oil
Gently pan fry the tofu for a few minutes on each side until it is crispy and caramelised then take off the heat and allow to cool slightly
Mix together the tahini, lime, tamari, sesame oil and chilli flakes adding water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
Place the cooked and slightly cooled rice into your serving bowl
Halve the sugar snaps and place on top of the rice along with the rocket and tofu
Place the sesame seeds and cashews in the same pan you used to cook the tofu and toast for a few minutes, tossing them around to avoid burning
Finish off the salad with the toasted seeds and dressing
My food philosophy is all about enlivening the hottest, happiest and healthiest you. It’s about keeping things simple and delicious so you don’t feel bored or deprived.
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