Recipe: Smoked Tofu Larb With Lemongrass

Ingredients

¼ cup glutinous rice
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
6 small shallots, thinly sliced
3–4 stalks lemongrass, bottom third only, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped
1½ lb. smoked or firm tofu, drained, cut into ¼” cubes
2 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
1¼ cups chopped mixed tender herbs (such as Thai basil and/or mint)
to taste kosher salt
to taste chile powder
to taste lime juice
as needed tender lettuce leaves (for serving)

Mix lime juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl to make the dressing.
Toast the glutinous rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then grind it coarsely.
Heat oil in the same pan and cook shallots and lemongrass until softened, then add to the dressing.
Add tofu, sesame seeds, and rice powder to the bowl, and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Stir in the herbs and serve with lettuce leaves and additional sesame seeds.

Servings

Calories

250

Total fat

10g

Total carbohydrates

30g

Total protein

15g

Sodium

800mg

Cholesterol

0mg