Light, zingy, tasty and healthy. Marinate the tofu for up to a couple of hours or the day before for maximum flavour. Perfect for the hot weather!

Συστατικά για δύο

a red chilli

a green chilli

400g (14 ουγκιά) of firm tofu

μια ίντσα (2 1n a 1/2cm) κομμάτι τζίντζερ

a clove of garlic

μια κουταλιά της σούπας σάλτσα σόγιας

the juice of half a lime

a teaspoon of rice wine vinegar

a 410g (14 ουγκιά) can of palm hearts (net weight 220g/8 ounces)

200g (7 ουγκιά) of broccoli

μια χούφτα από κατεψυγμένα μπιζέλια

3 φρέσκα κρεμμυδάκια

100ml (3 and a1/2 fluid ounces) της quinoa

a teaspoon of sesame oil

a tablespoon of olive oil

αλατοπίπερο

a couple of handfuls of seasonal salad leaves and sesame seeds to serve (προαιρετικός)

Μέθοδος

Για το τόφου:-

Put the tofu in a colander with a plate and something heavy on the top and allow to drain in the sink for 10 minutes or so

Finely chop the red chilli, the green chilli, the ginger and the garlic clove

Pat the tofu dry and cut into one inch (2 και ένα 1/2cm) cubes and put in a food container (that has a lid)

Scrape on the chillies, ginger and garlic and add the tablespoon of soy sauce, the teaspoon of rice wine vinegar and the juice of half a lime. Carefully toss the cubes in the marinade and put in the fridge for 2 να 24 hours turning the container upside down occasionally (only do this if its water tight, otherwise toss with a spoon!)

For the quinoa:-

Boil double the volume of salted water for the quinoa (200ml or 7 ουγγιές) in a small lidded pan, once boiled add the quinoa and cook for 10 minutes on a moderate heat, after 5 minutes adding the broccoli cut into florets and the handful of frozen peas). Then let stand for 5 να 10 minutes with the lid on while the salad is assembled.

Drain the palm hearts and cut into one inch (2 and 1/2cm) batons and do the same with the spring onions slicing them on a slight diagonal. Mix these into the tofu container with the tablespoon of olive oil and the teaspoon of sesame oil to make a great dressing. Season with salt and pepper

Serve the marinated tofu along with the vegetable quinoa and salad leaves. Drizzle some of the dressing on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds (προαιρετικός)