Still Life: Tofu and Sweet Potatoes with Sweet and Pungent Peanut Sauce/ Caramelized Onion Condiment

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Caramelized Onion Condiment

 

Recipe By :Molly Katzen

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:05

Categories : Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 medium yellow onion

2 tablespoons peanut oil

 

Peel the onion, and cut it in half, then in very thin slices.

 

In a heavy skillet cook the onion slices in oil over low heat for 20 to 30

minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

When the onions are very, very well done, remove with a slotted spoon, and drain

on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Place in an attractive small dish, and

serve at room temperature.

 

Cuisine:

" Thai "

Copyright:

" 1994 "

Start to Finish Time:

" 0:30 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 70 Calories; 7g Fat (85.0% calories from

fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Serve with Tofu and Sweet Potatoes with Sweet and Pungent Peanut

Sauce

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0

 

 

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Tofu and Sweet Potatoes with Sweet and Pungent Peanut Sauce

 

Recipe By :Molly Katzen

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:00

Categories : Soy Vegetables

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 pound very firm tofu

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 1/2 cups peanuts, coarsely ground in a food

processor or blender

4 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 tablespoons sugar

grated rind of 1 lime

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt -- or more to taste

1/3 cup hot water

cornstarch -- for dredging

peanut oil -- for sauteeing

3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

 

Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Scrub or peel sweet potatoes, and cut them into

slightly smaller than 1-inch cubes.

 

Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add tofu and boil

for about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Then add sweet potato

chunks and cook until just tender (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain everything

well, and set aside, keeping tofu and potatoes separate.

 

Combine peanuts, vinegar, sugar or honey, lime rind and juice, salt, red pepper,

and water in a small saucepan, and cook uncovered over low heat for about 5 to 8

minutes. Set aside.

 

Place the cornstarch on a large plate, and lightly dredge the tofu and potatoes.

Use a strainer to shake off any excess.

 

Heat a medium-large skillet and add 2 tablespoons oil. Saute the tofu chunks

until lightly brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper

towels to drain. Then cook the potato chunks in the same manner. After

draining both tofu and potatoes on paper towels, arrange them next to each

other in a serving bowl or on a platter.

 

Transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl and sprinkle the top with cilantro.

 

Serve the chunks with the dipping sauce, and Caramelized Onion Condiment on the

side as a heavenly condiment.

 

Description:

" Small cubes of tofu and sweet potato are cooked until lightly brown

and crisp, and served with a lively, spicy peanut sauce for dipping. "

Cuisine:

" Thai "

Copyright:

" 1994 "

Start to Finish Time:

" 1:00 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 463 Calories; 30g Fat (53.9% calories

from fat); 20g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

291mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 4 1/2 Fat;

1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

Serving Ideas : Serve with Caramelized Onion Condiment and brown rice.

 

NOTES : Steps 1, 2, and 3 can all be done up to several days in advance. Store

tofu, sweet potatoes, and sauce in separate airtight containers in the

refrigerator. Reheat the sauce either in a microwave or very gently on the

stove top. (The sauce does not have to be piping hot, as long as the tofu and

sweet potato cubes are.)

Nutr. Assoc. : 3287 0 904405 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0