Thai Tofu Salad (Yam Taohu) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar (preferably palm sugar)
• 1 -3 chili pepper, Thai bird, seeds and ribs removed
• 1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced, preferably large red variety
• salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 lb tofu, extra-firm, cut into 3/8-inch thick slabs
• black pepper
• 1 cup English cucumber, medium diced seedless
• 4 green onions, white and light green parts, cut into small bite sized lengths
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaf (& some for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons mint, minced fresh