Bai Cha Plu Salad

Bai Cha Plu Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Thai dish that features a medley of fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This vegetarian salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect light lunch option.

Ingredients

• Cha Plu leaves - 10 leaves
• Cabbage - 100 grams, finely shredded
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Tofu - 150 grams, firm, cubed and pan-fried
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 leaves
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Steps

1. Begin by pan-frying the cubed tofu in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint leaves.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooled tofu and crushed peanuts to the salad mixture.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
6. Serve immediately on a platter with Cha Plu leaves as a base or on the side for wrapping the salad.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• High in protein due to the addition of tofu, which supports muscle health.

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