Panfried Tofu With Romano-Bean And Herb Salad

Serves: 3

Jailyn Upton

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

52

Sweetness

43

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Water

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

680 g

Romano Beans

Directions:

1

Cut each tofu block lengthwise into 3 equal pieces

2

Drain on paper towels

3

Peel hard-boiled eggs and halve lengthwise

4

Remove hard-boiled yolks and place in a food processor

5

Thinly slice whites crosswise and reserve

6

Add lemon juice, water, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to yolks in food processor

7

With motor running, add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, processing until emulsified and smooth and scraping down sides as needed

8

Transfer to a bowl and stir in shallot, parsley, and capers

9

Reserve 1/4 cup dressing for serving

10

Cook beans, uncovered, in well-salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes

11

Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain well

12

Transfer to a bowl and toss with dressing (excluding 1/4 reserved dressing for serving)

13

Gently toss with arugula, tarragon, and egg whites

14

Season with salt and pepper

15

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat

16

Meanwhile, lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in a medium bowl

17

Pat tofu dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt (total)

18

Coat tofu with egg, letting excess drip off, then fry, turning once, until golden and heated through, 8 to 10 minutes

19

Drain briefly on paper towels, then serve with salad and reserved dressing

20

◊ Cut each tofu block lengthwise into 3 equal pieces

21

Drain on paper towels

22

Peel hard-boiled eggs and halve lengthwise

23

Remove hard-boiled yolks and place in a food processor

24

Thinly slice whites crosswise and reserve

25

Add lemon juice, water, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to yolks in food processor

26

With motor running, add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, processing until emulsified and smooth and scraping down sides as needed

27

Transfer to a bowl and stir in shallot, parsley, and capers

28

Reserve 1/4 cup dressing for serving

29

Cook beans, uncovered, in well-salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes

30

Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain well

31

Transfer to a bowl and toss with dressing (excluding 1/4 reserved dressing for serving)

32

Gently toss with arugula, tarragon, and egg whites

33

Season with salt and pepper

34

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat

35

Meanwhile, lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in a medium bowl

36

Pat tofu dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt (total)

37

Coat tofu with egg, letting excess drip off, then fry, turning once, until golden and heated through, 8 to 10 minutes

38

Drain briefly on paper towels, then serve with salad and reserved dressing

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