The Golden Triangle Recipes

GOLDEN TOFU TRIANGLES WITH RICH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut each block of tofu into 6 slabs crosswise. Blot well with tea towels or paper towels, then cut each slab in half to make 2 squares. Finally, cut each square on the diagonal to make triangles.
• Spread the oil evenly over the surface of a wide skillet and heat. Add the tofu and sauté over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce according to the recipe.
• To serve, arrange some of the tofu triangles on each plate and drizzle with the sauce. Or, for a fun effect, thread the triangles onto skewers, then spoon the sauce over them.
• The traditional accompaniment to this is, of course, lots of cooked rice, but I also like it with bean thread (cellophane) noodles, rice vermicelli, or soba. If I'm not feeling too rushed, I like to thread a few tofu triangles on each of several skewers, then nestle the skewers on a bed of noodles. A steamed green vegetable (broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts, depending on the season) adds color to the plate.
• A good salad to accompany this is Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179) or Bok Choy, Red Cabbage, and Carrot Salad (page 176). Or, a platter of raw vegetables will do nicely in place of a salad.
• Calories: 262
• Total Fat: 19g
• Protein: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 250mg

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Steps:

• In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lime, lemongrass and sugar. Add in the fruit puree and vodka (or lemonade). Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake to chill. Strain the liquid into 2 glasses, top with ginger beer and serve.