# Peanut Tofu Satay

This is a vegan recipe for Peanut Tofu Satay with crispy seared tofu, flavorful peanut sauce, and a variety of toppings served over rice.

- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 heaping tbsp peanut butter
- 2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 unit lime, juiced
- 1 block extra or super firm tofu, drained, dried, & cut into 16 evenly sized cubes
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 unit scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 0.5 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tsp white & black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chili crisp oil
- rice

## Instructions

1. Slice the tofu block into 16 evenly sized cubes.
2. Place 4 cubes of tofu on each small skewer.
3. Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add 3-4 tbsp neutral cooking oil.
4. Sear the tofu in the hot pan.
5. Season the tofu with a large pinch of salt.
6. Season the tofu with black pepper to taste.
7. Sear the tofu on all four sides, about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
8. In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, a large pinch of salt, black pepper to taste, garlic, ginger, and lime juice.
9. Pour half of the prepared peanut sauce over the tofu in the pan.
10. Continue to flip the tofu, searing for another 1-2 minutes each side, or until desired texture and color.
11. Serve the tofu skewers over rice.
12. Finish with extra peanut sauce, cilantro, scallions, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and chili crisp.

## Equipment

- cast iron pan
- whisk
- knife
- bowl
- skewer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7XQ6U9pos4/?igsh=anoxaGx0MHVsZXY4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e0a1c77a-19e2-4a9e-8360-a587d062c617
- Extracted: 2025-07-23

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