This healthy and delicious salad of tofu,
water chestnuts, mushrooms, apple and carrots makes a lovely
presentation when served in lettuce cups. Recipe compliments
of chef Ying Chang Compestine.
Lettuce
Cups with Flavored Tofu & Walnuts
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely chopped fresh oyster mushrooms
8 ounces flavored baked tofu or extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch
cubes
1/2 cup finely diced carrot
1/2 cup finely diced green apple
1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Chili Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons MAGGI Seasoning Sauce
- Cut out lettuce core and
separate leaves. Cut leaves into 4-inch squares to make "cups."
Arrange lettuce on large serving plate.
- Heat canola oil in large
wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and tofu;
cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add carrot, apple and
water chestnuts. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Stir in chili garlic sauce.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or until vegetables
are heated through. Add nuts, sesame oil and green onions; toss
to combine. Season with seasoning sauce.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons tofu
mixture into each lettuce leaf cup and eat with your hand.
Makes 6 servings
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Note: For those who are
not vegetarians,1 cup cooked, diced chicken breast meat may be
used in place of tofu.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 220 Calories from Fat:
160 Total Fat: 18 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium:
760 mg Carbohydrates: 12 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Sugars: 4 g Protein:
8 g
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