Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Spa Recipes Now Available!

In honor of our association with Esthetique Wellness Spa,
Bonnie Minsky has created over 100 of the healthiest,
most delectable, pampering spa recipes imaginable.
You can order at www.nutritionalconcepts.com
Here's a sneak peek!

Thai Style Tofu Lettuce Wraps - V (vegetarian)

4 T. rice vinegar
1½ T. unsulphured molasses
4 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. crushed pepper
1/3 c. Tamari Teriyaki (San-J)
1 T. finely grated fresh ginger
2 T. asian sesame oil
8 (4 oz.) tofu squares
1 large european seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into ¼ “ dice
2 c. fresh mung bean sprouts
½ c. cilantro leaves
1 c. chopped roasted peanuts or any nuts
1 head of lettuce

In a small saucepan, mix the vinegar with the molasses and cook over moderate heat, stirring until blended. Add 1 tsp. of the garlic and crushed red pepper and let cool. In a large bowl, mix 3 T. of sweet seasoned vinegar with remaining 3 T. of garlic and teriyaki, ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside ¼ c. of this teriyaki marinade. Add the tofu to the remaining marinade in the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Light a grill or preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 “ from the heat. Remove the tofu from the marinade and let it drain, then grill or broil for about 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the tofu to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the tofu crosswise into ½ “ strips and mound in a bowl. In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber with the remaining sweet seasoned vinegar. Put the bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts in separate bowls. Arrange the lettuce leaves in a basket. Let guests wrap the tofu and garnishes in lettuce leaves and pass the teriyaki marinade and cucumber salad separately. SERVES: 6

YUM!!

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