Peanut satay tofu
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Whisk 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 in a large bowl.
- 2Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- 3Place 4 cubes of tofu on each small skewer.
- 4Add 3-4 tbsp neutral cooking oil to the pan and sear the tofu.
- 5Season the tofu in the pan with a large pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6Sear on all four sides, about 1-2 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown.
- 7Pour half the peanut sauce over the tofu in the pan.
- 8Continue to flip tofu, searing for another 1-2 minutes each side, or until desired texture and color.
- 9Serve tofu skewers over rice and finish with extra peanut sauce, cilantro, scallion, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and chili crisp.
Ingredients
- 3 heaping tbsp peanut butter
- 2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 block lime, juiced
- 1 block extra or super firm tofu, drained, dried, & cut into 16 evenly sized cubes
- as needed oil
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 0.5 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tsp white & black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chili crisp oil
- rice for serving
Equipment
cast iron panlarge bowlwhiskskewer