Silken Tofu With Crunchy Lettuce and Fried Shallots
Silken Tofu With Crunchy Lettuce and Fried Shallots is a refreshing vegan dish that perfectly balances creamy silken tofu with crisp lettuce and savory fried shallots. This delightful recipe bursts with textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for light dinners or warm evenings. In just 20-30 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make meal that’s sure to impress even the most hesitant tofu eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Vegan
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g silken tofu
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the shallots: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry sliced shallots until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Drain the tofu: Gently remove silken tofu from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
- Assemble: Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces. On a plate, layer chopped lettuce and top with slices of silken tofu.
- Add flavor: Drizzle soy sauce over the tofu and lettuce.
- Finish: Sprinkle crispy fried shallots on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg