Categories: Salads, Vegetarian, Main dish 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
-------------------------------FOR THE SALAD------------------------------- 
      3 tb Vegetable oil 
           Salt to taste 
      1 lb Firm tofu; patted dry 
           -- and cut into 1/4" cubes 
      2 sm Potatoes; boiled 
           -- cut into bite-size wedges 
    1/2 lb Fresh spinach; cleaned 
           -- steamed, and chopped 
    1/2 sm Head green cabbage; shredded 
           -- and lightly steamed 
    1/2 lb Mung bean sprouts 
           -- washed thoroughly 
 
------------------------------FOR THE DRESSING------------------------------ 
      4    Garlic cloves 
    1/4 c  Roasted peanuts 
      5 ts Soy sauce or tamari 
      3 tb Lime or lemon juice 
      4 ts Brown sugar 
    1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 
      2 tb Water 
  
  Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat.  Add the 
  tofu in small batches and saute until lightly browned on both sides, about 
  5 minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. 
   
  Arrange the bean curd, potatoes, spinach, and cabbage on individual plates. 
   
  Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients in a 
  blender and blending until smooth.  If the dressing seems too thick, add 
  another teaspoon of water. 
   
  Top the vegetables and bean curd with the bean sprouts and dressing, and 
  serve immediately. 
   
  Preparation time: 1 hour 
   
  * Source: The Compassionate Cook - by Ingrid Newkirk and PETA * Typed for 
  you by: Karen Mintzias