Crisp Tofu and Thai Cucumber Raita

August 28, 2017

If there’s any dish you should be eating RAITA now, it’s this one. Tofu is a powerhouse for protein and all 9 of our body’s essential amino acids. As if the taste isn’t enough, tofu also provides an overwhelming amount of minerals and nutrients, such as calcium which promotes bone health, iron that helps with our metabolism and haemoglobin formation, and magnesium which can help with high blood pressure, reduces your risk of heart attacks and lowers anxiety too.

100g/3.5oz cucumber, cut into thin strips
50g/1.75oz red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
50g/1.75oz red onion, thinly sliced
150g/5.25oz firm tofu
30ml/1fl oz olive oil

For the Dressing

30ml/1fl oz lime juice
15ml/0.5fl oz fish sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce for Vegan
1 tbsp. coconut sugar
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. Thai red chillis, finely chopped
10g/0.33oz Thai basil, chopped

1. Pan fry tofu in olive oil for 2 minutes per side. Cut into half-inch cubes. 2. Whisk all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. 3. Toss in cucumber, bell pepper, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
29

Sodium
12mg
0% DV

Fat
0.19g
0% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
6g
2% DV

Fiber
0.9000000000000001g
3% DV