This recipe for Soothing Tofu with Yogurt
Mint Sauce is compliments of cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine.
Soothing Tofu with
Yogurt Mint Sauce
- 1 block (12 to 16 ounces) extra-firm tofu
1 (1.23-ounce) package MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Tofu and Vegetable
Soup Mix
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon MAGGI Seasoning Sauce
Yogurt Mint Sauce (recipe follows)
- Cut tofu into 8 equal cubes by first cutting
the block into 2 sheets, then cutting both sheets in half and
then in quarters.
- Mix soup mix and 1/4 cup warm water in
medium bowl. Add tofu; mix well. Cover; marinate in refrigerator
for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over
medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring constantly,
for about 1 minute or until seeds are fragrant. Transfer tofu
from marinade to skillet along with seasoning sauce. Pan-fry
for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn; pan-fry other side
for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Yogurt Mint Sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
For Yogurt Mint Sauce: Place 1 cup plain
yogurt, 1 small peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber, 2 to 3 tablespoons
MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Sweet Chili Sauce and 2 tablespoons fresh
mint leaves in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories:
240 Calories from Fat: 140 Total Fat: 15 g Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 630 mg Carbohydrates: 12 g Dietary
Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 9 g Protein: 14 g
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