Curry Tofu Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounce tofu- extra firm or sprouted tofu, cut into 1/2-3/4 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pinch pepper
- 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup celery- chopped ( or sub more apple)
- 1/4 cup red onion – finely diced ( or sub green onion)
- 1/2 cup apple – diced ( or sub more celery)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped ( or sub Italian parsley)
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2–3 teaspoons curry powder (start with two, add more to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon honey ( or agave, or alternative sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- With paper towel in hand, blot and press the water out of the tofu. Cut it into small cubes and gently blot again.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the salt and pepper to the oil then add tofu.
- Sear on all sides until deeply golden, using a metal spatula to turn, repeatedly. Once most sides are golden place in a medium bowl.
- Add raisins, onions, apple, celery, cashews, cilantro, and give a stir.
- Add spices, vegan mayo, honey (or agave), vinegar.
- Taste, season with salt and pepper and adjust heat if you want to make it more spicy.
- Make wraps or stuff into pitas with a handful of greens, or stuff avocados ( season avocado with salt first) or served over a bed of lightly dressing greens- arugula, spinach, salad greens.
Credit:
Sylvia Fountaine
https://www.feastingathome.com/about/