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Ingredientes
- 1 package of firm tofu
- 3 carrots, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, washed, trimmed and sliced into long, thin strips
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried
- Several cups of lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 2 cups of bean sprouts or pea sprouts
- 1 small package of rice or bean vermicelli, cooked and drained according to the directions on the package
- 1 package of large rice paper wrappers
- 1/2 cup peanut or grapeseed oil for frying the tofu
- A big batch of peanut sauce
- Hoisin sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 853g | |
| Calories 716 | |
| Calories from Fat 345 | 48% |
| Total Fat 38.44g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 15.24g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium 2243mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 73.2g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 66% |
| Sugars 37.77g | 25% |
| Protein 31.24g | 50% |
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