BRAISED TOFU IN SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

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A tasty, substantial dish with many health benefits. Recent studies show that eating tofu lowers the risk of a number of age related diseases. Tofu contains high levels of isoflavones, one is called Genistein, that inhibits the growth of cancer cells because of it's antioxidant properties. Tofu is versatile as can be bought in different consistencies depending on the recipe, firm for grilling, soft for casseroles and silken for desserts.

Provided by hello

Categories     Vegan

Time 25m

Yield 4 steaks

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g tofu, cut into 4 steaks
50 ml vegetable oil
2 tablespoons peanut butter
80 ml coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten free optional)
7 g ginger, cut into thin strips
21 g lemongrass, stalks, finely chopped
50 g shallots
21 g jalapenos, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chives, for garnish
250 ml water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Sear tofu steaks over high heat for about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté ginger, lemongrass, jalapenos, and shallots for about 2 minutes.
  • Add water, coconut milk, soy sauce, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil.
  • Add tofu steaks and simmer for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cooking.
  • Serve with the braising sauce and garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 7, Sodium 558.4, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.8

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