Author Notes
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. The olive oil in this raita is also full of healthy monounsaturated fats! Cultures throughout times have shown that those with diets containing this elixir of the gods, have a higher life expectancy and also a much lower risk for heart disease! So, not only is this dish pleasing to the eye and taste, but also does wonders for your heart, keeping it happy and healthy!
The recipe can be found here - http://www.mynutricounter.com/crisp-tofu-and-thai-cucumber-raita/
—Nikki Brown
Ingredients
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100 grams
cucumber, cut into thin strips
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50 grams
red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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50 grams
red onion, thinly sliced
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150 grams
firm tofu
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30 milliliters
olive oil
- For the Dressing
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30 milliliters
lime juice
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15 milliliters
fish sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce for Vegan
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1 tablespoon
coconut sugar
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3 pieces
cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon
Thai red chillis, finely chopped
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10 grams
Thai basil, chopped
Directions
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Pan fry tofu in olive oil for 2 minutes per side. Cut into half-inch cubes.
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Whisk all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
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Toss in cucumber, bell pepper, and onions.
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Transfer to a serving platter and top with crisp tofu pieces.
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