A simple slaw is given an Asian twist with bok choy, napa cabbage and a soy-wasabi dressing. The vibrant flavors and rich textures make this a great introduction to tofu for novices and skeptics.
| Prep Time: | 25 minutes |
| Ready in: | 40 minutes |
| Yield: | 4 servings, about 2 cups each |
| Ease of Prep: | Moderate |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce | |
| 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice | |
| 1 teaspoon wasabi powder (see Note) | |
| 1 clove garlic , minced | |
| 12 ounces firm silken tofu , drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes | |
| 4 cups lightly packed shredded napa cabbage (see Ingredient note) | |
| 2 cups lightly packed shredded bok choy (see Ingredient note) | |
| 2 tablespoons canola oil | |
| 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps | |
| 2 teaspoons sesame oil | |
Recipe Directions
- Whisk soy sauce, lemon juice, wasabi powder and garlic in a medium bowl. Gently stir in tofu. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place cabbage and bok choy in a large serving bowl.
- Drain the tofu, reserving the marinade. Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sesame oil; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the tofu; cook, stirring often, until the tofu is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Spoon the tofu mixture over cabbage. Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour the hot marinade over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Note: Wasabi, a fiery condiment similar to horseradish, is
made from the root of an Asian plant. It is available, as both a
paste and a powder, in specialty stores and Asian markets.
Ingredient Notes: Look for heads of napa that are tight, without
any browned leaves.
The best bok choy has large dark green leaves and small white
stems-more leaf and less stem makes for a less bitter
taste.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, low sat fat, low cholesterol, heart healthy.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 4 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 178 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 1/2 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 11 g | Dietary Fiber: | 2 g | Cholesterol: | 0 mg | |||
| Fat: | 12 g | Sodium: | 598 mg | Saturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Protein: | 9 g | Potassium: | 330 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 6 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Vitamin C (63% daily value), Selenium (27% dv). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 2 fat (mono) | |||||||



