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Fresh Asian Salad with Peanut Tofu/Tempeh & Rice Noodles

A lovely light and fresh crunchy salad with delicious peanut marinated tofu and silky rice noodles. Top with toasted peanuts & cashews. Absolutely delicious!
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 block of organic firm Tofu or Natural Tempeh

For the marinade

  • Juice 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp peanut organic crunchy butter
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp siracha
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 150 g cooked rice noodles

For the salad

  • Two big handfuls of cabbage
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced with a peeler into strips
  • 3 Spring onions sliced
  • Handful coriander
  • Handful mint

Fro the dressing

  • Juice 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 red chilli sliced
  • Handful toasted peanuts & cashews

Instructions

To make the marinade

  • Add all the ingredients to a container and mix thoroughly.

To prepare the tofu/Tempeh

  • Unwrap and cube the tofu or tempeh
  • Add to the tub with the marinade and mix to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Overnight, ideally.
  • Cook the rice noodles as per instructions (you can use dry or wok ready). Allow to cool.

To make the salad

  • To make the salad, simply chop all the veg and add to a large bowl. Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a jar and stir or shake to combine. Add the dressing & rice noodles to the salad and toss to coat everything.

To cook the tofu/Tempeh

  • Heat a frying pan to medium and add a tsp of coconut oil to the pan. Remove the marinated tofu/tempeh from the tub and add to the pan. Fry for a few minutes, turning carefully until warmed through and crispy on all sides.

To serve

  • Divide the salad between two bowls and top with the tofu/tempeh, toasted nuts and more herbs.
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