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Industry Client Recipes
(With Permission)
Larb
YIELD: SIXTEEN 30 ML SERVINGS IN LETTUCE CUPS
2/3 package | smoked tofu, small dice |
1/2 | onion, small dice |
1/4 cup | cilantro, minced |
1/4 cup | mint, finely sliced |
1 | lime juice and zest |
2 tbsp | lemon grass, finely sliced |
1 | garlic clove, minced |
1 | Thai chili, finely sliced |
1/2 tsp | kosher salt |
2 tbsp | vegan oyster sauce |
1 tsp | white pepper |
1/4 cup | canola oil |
1/2 tsp | sugar |
- In a food processor, add the smoked tofu and pulse 5 times, creating a crumbly texture.
- In a medium non-stick pan, heat the oil over a medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and Thai chili and sauté for 30 seconds to warm up the ingredients.
- Add the white pepper, salt, sugar, oyster sauce, lime juice, and zest. Mix for 30 seconds. Add the tofu and continue to sauté for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat into a serving bowl.
- Add the fresh mint and cilantro and toss to mix.
Serve with lettuce cups or hot rice.
Chef’s Notes: Keeping the mint and cilantro whole will improve the larb’s visual appearance.