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Receta A “Vegetarian Dinner Party” For Me, Myself — and Meat Boy?
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Ingredientes
- Coconut Tofu, Sour Beans
- (Serves 8 as part of a multi-course dinner or 4 as a main dish with rice)
- 2 pounds firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 large squares or rectangles
- 1 3/4 cups regular coconut milk (do not use light)
- 3 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups Chinese long beans, cut into 1/8- or 1/4-inch pieces (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Asian black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon demerara sugar (see Note)
- And: Shirred Eggs in Prosciutto Crudo Cups
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