
Peanut Tofu Quinoa Salad
- 55 min
- β β¬3.24
- 2 servings
- Easy
firm tofu, white cabbage, and carrots: a straightforward vegan combination for an everyday dinner.
Estimates per serving for 2 people. Check labels if you have allergies. BundeslebensmittelschlΓΌssel (BLS) 4.0. Calculation and sources.
Allergens
- soy
- peanuts
- gluten
Equipment
- stove
Prepare
Pat firm tofu dry and cut into 1 cm cubes
Pat firm tofu dry and cut into 1 cm cubes. Wash white cabbage.
Cook
Remove the tough core and shred very finely
Remove the tough core and shred very finely. Wash and peel carrot, then grate finely.
Wash cucumber and trim off both ends
Wash cucumber and trim off both ends. Clean cucumber and cut into 5 mm slices.
Rinse quinoa
Rinse quinoa; Bring to the boil with twice its volume of tap water, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes Rest off the heat, covered, for 5 minutes.
Rest off the heat
Spread cooked quinoa thinly on a large plate and promptly chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Use straight away; do not leave at room temperature.
Wash and halve lime
Wash and halve lime. Remove seeds; squeeze the juice from citrus fruit.
Mix peanut butter
Mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce thoroughly in a separate bowl. Add tap water a spoonful at a time if needed for a spreadable or pourable sauce.
Set aside until assembly
Set aside until assembly. If needed, stir in tap water a spoonful at a time until creamy and pourable.
Heat rapeseed oil in a pan over medium heat
Heat rapeseed oil in a pan over medium heat. Add firm tofu and fry for 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and lightly browned.
Cook firm tofu
Spread cooked firm tofu thinly on a large plate and promptly chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Use straight away; do not leave at room temperature.
Season with iodised salt
Season with iodised salt, black pepper now and mix thoroughly before serving.
Divide the cooked base quinoa between the servings
Divide the cooked base quinoa between the servings. Arrange the already prepared firm tofu, white cabbage, carrot.
Finish
Cucumber alongside
Cucumber alongside. Spoon over the sauce already made from peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce; do not make an additional batch.












