Japanese Tofu & Smashed Miso Cucumber Salad

• Meanwhile, using a meat mallet or rolling pin, smash 
cucumber until they split open on the sides, then 
roughly chop.
• Trim and thinly slice pea pods lengthways.
• Slice lime into wedges. Finely chop garlic.
• Cut Japanese tofu into 2cm chunks.

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave garlic 
and a drizzle of olive oil in 10 second bursts 
until fragrant.
• To the bowl of garlic oil, add miso paste, the honey, 
a good squeeze of lime juice and sesame seeds. Stir 
to combine.  

• While sweet potato is cooling, in a large frying pan, 
heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook tofu, tossing, until browned, 3-4 minutes.
• In the last minute of cook time, add sweet chilli 
sauce, the soy sauce and a splash of water, tossing 
to coat. 

• In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potato, 
pea pods, smashed cucumber, red butter lettuce 
and miso dressing. Season to taste with salt and 
pepper.