Instructions: Cut the tofu into cubes. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Heat a wok & add the tofu without oil. Stir-fry until heated through, but not crisp. Put in a mixing bowl.

Add all the remaining ingredients except the assorted vegetables & lettuce.

Mix thoroughly. Line a serving bowl with a layer of lettuce leaves & pour the saute over them. Serve surrounded by rice & assorted vegetables.

*Heat uncooked rice over moderate heat until golden, stirring to prevent burning. When the color is uniform, remove from heat, cool & grind to a powder. It is best to use a mortar & pestle.

+Roast whole chilies, stems too, in a dry wok until they darken. Be careful that they do not burn. Cool. Remove stems & seeds. Grind.

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