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Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
4.5 from 48 votes

Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Our Tofu served with a Spicy Peanut Sauce is creamy, rich, nutty, vegan, and gluten-free, the perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. Remove any excess of water from the tofu with a paper towel, gently pressing the block. Cut into medium size square pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare your ingredients for the sauce by finely slicing the shallot and grating or finely chopping the ginger if using fresh ginger.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the peanut butter and mix well. Straight after, add the sambal, lime juice and soy sauce.
  6. Whisk all the ingredients to make sure they are totally incorporated.
  7. Add the tofu, mix until all the pieces are perfectly coated and serve.

Nutrition Information

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: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% 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.