The Co-op Food Stores

added 03/07/08

Serves
6

This
dish can be served at room temperature, cold, or hot, and makes
a complete vegetarian meal or a tasty side dish. For an even heartier
meal, add cooked shrimp or chicken.

1
cup aromatic white rice (jasmine, Texmati, or basmati)

1/4
cup silken tofu

1/3
cup smooth peanut butter

2
Tbs. rice vinegar (unseasoned) or white wine vinegar

1
Tbs. soy sauce or tamari

2
tsp. lime juice

1
tsp. toasted sesame oil

1
clove garlic

1/4
tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2
cup chopped fresh cilantro

4
scallions, thinly sliced

In
a medium saucepan, combine the white rice and 2 cups of water; bring
to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or
until all the liquid is absorbed. Let sit off heat for 10 minutes,
then fluff with a fork. Keep the pan covered until ready to serve.
In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, peanut butter,
vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper
flakes. Purée until smooth. Stir in the cilantro and scallions.
Add the rice, mix well, and serve.

Per
serving: 205 calories; 26 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 9 g fat;
0 mg cholesterol; 259 mg sodium
% calories from total fat, 39%; from saturated fat, 6%