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Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad
This Vietnamese salad combines lemongrass tofu with rice, creating a fresh lunch bowl with balance.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 4~188 kcal🇻🇳 Vietnamese🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 12 min cook 38 min rest
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating38 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 250 gr Tofu
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cooked rice
- 1 dal Lemongrass
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lime juice
- 1 adet Carrot
- 1 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 adet Cucumber
- 0.3 demet Fresh mint
- 0.3 demet Fresh cilantro
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Toasted peanuts
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice, boil for 12 minutes, drain, and cool for 10 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 2
Dice the tofu and rest it with lemongrass, garlic, and soy sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Fry the tofu cubes in a pan for 6 minutes and set aside once the outside takes color.
6 min06:00 - 4
Finely chop the cucumber, carrot, mint, and cilantro.
- 5
Combine the rice, vegetables, tofu, and lime dressing in a bowl and serve with peanuts.
- 6
Move the fried tofu to paper towel so excess oil does not weigh down the rice grains.
- 7
Add the lime dressing to the rice gradually and taste, so the mature herb flavor stays balanced.
💡 Tip: Drying the tofu with paper towel helps it take on clearer color in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the salad cool with toasted peanuts and a lime wedge on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
~188
kcal calories
8
g protein
23
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 49%Fat 34%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
1.2g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
15.6mg
Sodium
0.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 38 minutes of passive resting; 65 minutes in total.Is Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad have?
Approximately 188 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 23g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad belong to?
This recipe belongs to Vietnamese cuisine.How many ingredients does Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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