Skip to main content

Chinese Long Bean and Tofu Salad

Photo of Chinese Long Bean and Tofu recipe
Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Servings per Recipe
4
Serving Size
1 cup
Nutrition Facts
Calories : 300
Fat : 9 g
Sodium : 200 mg
Total Carbohydrates : 38 g
Fiber : 7 g
Protein : 20 g
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package Firm Tofu, drained
1/2 pound Chinese Long Beans, or green beans
3 tablespoons peanuts, roasted and crushed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
Preparation
Wash hands with soap and water.
With a cloth or paper towel, press tofu for at least 30 minutes (see notes).
Cut tofu into small cubes.
Heat oil in a skillet. Pan fry tofu in oil; set aside.
Blanch long beans in boiling water 5 minutes until slightly tender; place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Mix dressing by combining peanuts, peanut oil, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice.
Chill tofu and long beans; toss with dressing and serve warm or chilled.
Note

Recipe courtesy of CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California and shared with permission. Original published here: https://eatfresh.org/recipe/side-dish-salads/chinese-long-bean-and-tofu-salad

Note: Learn more about how to press tofu on our blog.