Mock Egg Salad
SOURCE: Spice it up! Number 28
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
| 227 g firm tofu (1/2 block) | |
| 1/4 cup diced celery | |
| 2 tablespoons minced chives | |
| 150 g soft tofu (1/2 container) | |
| 3 tablespoons mayonnaise | |
| 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar | |
| 1 garlic clove, minced | |
| 1 teaspoon dried basil | |
| 1/2 teaspoon turmeric | |
| 1 teaspoon green jalapeno pepper sauce (is a bit less spicy than the original red sauce (e.g., Tabasco) and gives a magic touch to tofu recipes) |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 179 Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 12 g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 2 g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fibre | 0.4 g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 14 g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 109 mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 201 mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 101 mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Mock Egg Salad:
Downloadable/printer-friendly version
TIP: Add some cilantro for extra flavour.
Firm tofu, as opposed to soft tofu, can be kept in the fridge for 1 week. Store in a closed container, filled with water. Change water daily.
Soft tofu can only be kept for 2 days. Add the rest to a smoothie or enjoy as a dessert drizzled with honey.
Ingredients
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227 g firm tofu (1/2 block)
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1/4 cup diced celery
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2 tablespoons minced chives
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150 g soft tofu (1/2 container)
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon green jalapeno pepper sauce (is a bit less spicy than the original red sauce (e.g., Tabasco) and gives a magic touch to tofu recipes)
Preparation
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1
Done
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On a clean kitchen towel, break the firm tofu into large pieces. Cover with part of the towel and press down with your hands to drain the water from the tofu. |
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2
Done
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In a large bowl, crumble the tofu. Add celery and chives and set aside. |
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3
Done
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In another bowl, combine the soft tofu, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, basilic, and the turmeric. Add black pepper to taste. Add the mayonnaise mix to the bowl with the crumbled tofu and stir it together. |
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Done
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Enjoy with toasted bread, pita bread wedges, or crackers. Season with a few drops of pepper sauce to taste. |
