To celebrate the house un-arresting of Aung San Suu Kyi, and to celebrate the fact that i eat this all the time, i give you j. shelley harrison’s “Jazz Panther Tofu Salad”.
Back in the day, in the quiet, mid-western, liberal stronghold that is Bloomington, Indiana, the Jazz Panther, j. shelley harrison operated a Burmese restaurant called “Burmese Jim’s”. involves a long story, but the point is that she maintains all the recipes from the now defunct eatery in her warm, capable brain.
As a result of our terrifyingly powerful love for one another, which allows us to live in the same domicile, i get to enjoy these dishes all the time!
This salad is one that evolved from one the Burmese Jim’s originals, so it’s pretty fresh on the menu here at the studio. It seems to combine the Burmese Jim’s Tofu Salad with romaine lettuce in a type of Thai Larb variation.
The inclusion of tamarind really sets things off with that type of tangy-ness, and the cilantro garnish works through as one works through the dish.
Eating this feels both exciting and healthy. Good work Jazz Panther!
Ingredients:
Romaine Lettuce
Bok Choy
Green Cabbage
Carrots
Sweet Bell Peppers
Fresh Garlic
Fried Tofu
Tamarind
Crushed Peanuts
Toi Phi (Fried Garlic)
Lime Juice
Lemon Juice
Sriracha Hot Sauce
Spanish Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
Sugar
Tomatoes (optional)
top/garnish with cilantro.
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