Title: Spicy Tofu
Categories: Entree Thai Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	lb	Firm tofu
1/4	c	Red onion -- sliced
1		Green onion -- chopped
1/4	c	Mint leaves -- chopped
2	lb	Assorted vegetables --
		Chopped
2	tb	Soy sauce
2	tb	Lime juice
1/2	ts	Ground toasted rice*
1	tb	Ground roasted chilies+

Cut the tofu into cubes. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Heat a wok &= add the tofu without oil. Stir-fry until heated through, but not crisp.= Put in a mixing bowl.

Add all the remaining ingredients except the assorted vegetables & lettuce.= Mix thoroughly. Line a serving bowl with a layer of lettuce leaves & pour= the saute over them. Serve surrounded by rice & assorted vegetables.

*Heat uncooked rice over moderate heat until golden, stirring to prevent= burning. When the colour is uniform, remove from heat, cool & gring to a= powder. It is best to use a mortar & pestle.

+Roast whole chilies, stems too, in a dry wok until they darken. Be= careful that they do not burn. Cool. Remove stems & seeds. Grind.

William Crawford & Kamolmal Pootaraksa, "Thai Home-Cooking"

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From: Nicolix@aol.Com Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 20:09:28 -0500

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