Daily Village Life 🍃 Making Indonesian Salad: My Rural Life in North of Iran

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and offers a similar nutty flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a fermented protein source that adds a unique flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Avocado provides healthy fats and creaminess without cholesterol.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

Prepare mixed greens and place in a large salad bowl.

Shred cabbage and carrots, then add to the bowl.

Slice cucumber and add to the salad.

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, then cool and add to the bowl.

Cube tofu and pan-fry until golden, then add to the salad.

Slice hard-boiled eggs and arrange on top of the salad.

Drizzle peanut sauce over the salad generously.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

Sprinkle fried shallots and chili peppers for garnish.

Add a splash of soy sauce and a pinch of salt and sugar to taste.

Toss salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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