Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
4.5
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Asian
Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Our Tofu served with a Spicy Peanut Sauce is creamy, rich, nutty, vegan, and gluten-free, the perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz tofu firm
- 1 shallot
- 1 ginger thumb-sized piece
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ tablespoon sambal oelek
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- lime juice juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Remove any excess of water from the tofu with a paper towel, gently pressing the block. Cut into medium size square pieces.
- Heat some sesame oil or vegetable oil in a pan and add the tofu cubes. Pan fry each side of the tofu for a few minutes or until golden. Leave aside.
- Prepare your ingredients for the sauce by finely slicing the shallot and grating or finely chopping the ginger if using fresh ginger.
- Heat some coconut or vegetable oil in a saucepan and add the shallot and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes and add the coconut milk.
- Add the peanut butter and mix well. Straight after, add the sambal, lime juice and soy sauce.
- Whisk all the ingredients to make sure they are totally incorporated.
- Add the tofu, mix until all the pieces are perfectly coated and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
240mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
48 reviews
Excellent
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