Tofu Salad

Ingredients

225g/8oz firm tofu, cut into

2cm/3⁄4in cubes

100g/4oz mangetout, cut into

3cm/11⁄4in lengths

2 small carrots, cut into matchsticks

100g/4oz red cabbage, finely shredded

2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

For the marinade

2 teaspoons sweet chilli sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

Ways of Working

1. To make the marinade, put the chilli sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and oil in a screwtop glass jar, and shake well.

2. Put the tofu in a medium bowl, pour the marinade over and stir. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. Put the mangetout in a small pan, pour boiling water over and leave to stand for 1 minute, then drain and plunge into ice-cold water. Drain well.

4. Add the mangetout, carrots and cabbage to the tofu, and toss together

5. lightly. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the peanuts

6. and serve immediately.

Serves 4