Peanut Tofu Satay

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tofu into halves.
  2. 2Cut the tofu into halves.
  3. 3Cut the tofu into halves.
  4. 4Cut the tofu into planks, then cube it.
  5. 5Cut the tofu into planks, then cube it.
  6. 6Cut the tofu into planks, then cube it.
  7. 7Skewer the tofu cubes, spacing them evenly.
  8. 8Skewer the tofu cubes, spacing them evenly.
  9. 9Skewer the tofu cubes, spacing them evenly.
  10. 10Dress the skewered tofu with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  11. 11Dress the skewered tofu with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  12. 12Dress the skewered tofu with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  13. 13Sear the tofu in a hot cast iron pan until golden brown.
  14. 14Sear the tofu in a hot cast iron pan until golden brown.
  15. 15Sear the tofu in a hot cast iron pan until golden brown.
  16. 16In a bowl, combine ingredients for the peanut sauce: coconut milk, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, and peanut butter, then whisk until combined.
  17. 17In a bowl, combine ingredients for the peanut sauce: coconut milk, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, and peanut butter, then whisk until combined.
  18. 18In a bowl, combine ingredients for the peanut sauce: coconut milk, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, and peanut butter, then whisk until combined.
  19. 19Pour most of the peanut sauce over the seared tofu.
  20. 20Pour most of the peanut sauce over the seared tofu.
  21. 21Pour most of the peanut sauce over the seared tofu.
  22. 22Allow the sauce to thicken and brown the tofu evenly on all sides.
  23. 23Allow the sauce to thicken and brown the tofu evenly on all sides.
  24. 24Allow the sauce to thicken and brown the tofu evenly on all sides.
  25. 25Chop cilantro and crush peanuts.
  26. 26Chop cilantro and crush peanuts.
  27. 27Chop cilantro and crush peanuts.
  28. 28Plate the tofu over rice and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and chili oil.
  29. 29Plate the tofu over rice and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and chili oil.
  30. 30Plate the tofu over rice and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and chili oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Super firm tofu
  • 1 pack Super firm tofu
  • 1 pack Super firm tofu
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Maple syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Sesame oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Coconut milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Lime
  • Lime
  • Lime
  • Peanut butter
  • Peanut butter
  • Peanut butter
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Scallion
  • Scallion
  • Scallion
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • Rice
  • Rice
  • Rice

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeSkewersPlateCast iron panMixing bowlWhiskMortar and pestle

Tips

  • Extra firm tofu that has been pressed also works for this recipe.
  • The peanut sauce is described as spicy, sweet, and savory with notes of coconut, garlic, ginger, and lime.