Chinese
Un-Chicken Salad
1 pkg. Mori-Nu Silken Lite
Firm or Ex-Firm Tofu, frozen and defrosted (See Freezing
Directions at below)
Marinade
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1/2 cup boiling chicken flavored vegetable broth
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1Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
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1-1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Salad
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Maifun Noodles, deep fried (optional)
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2 cups loosely packed shredded cabbage
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1/2 cup mandarin orange sections, drained
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1/2 each red and yellow bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
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1/3 cup frozen green peas, cooked
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1/2 cup waterchestnuts, drained
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
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3 Tbsp rice vinegar
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2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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1 Tbsp sesame seed oil
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions
Mix together marinade ingredients
and pour over defrosted tofu, broken into unequal pieces. Cover
and refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Drain tofu and return to microwave
safe bowl. Cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes; drain
thoroughly, pressing gently, and set aside. Cook noodles according
to pkg. directions; set aside. Place salad ingredients, except
tofu, in medium bowl and se aside. Using wire whisk, mix together
dressing ingredients; set aside. Toss salad ingredients in bowl;
top with tofu, noodles and cilantro. Pour dressing over all and
serve immediately.
Serves: 4
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