TOFU SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Tofu Satay With Peanut Sauce image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 50m

Yield 3-4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package firm teriyaki tofu (or plain tofu marinated in a little teriyaki sauce)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons red chili paste
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
salt, to taste
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/2 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

Steps:

Cut tofu into 3 lengthwise slices. Grill tofu, with enough heat to leave grill marks, until crisp. Remove from heat and cut into long, wide strips.
Skewer on skewers and serve with peanut sauce.
For the peanut sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, until browned. Add garlic and chile paste; brown lightly. Add rice vinegar, white and brown sugars, tamari, salt, lime juice and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Add coconut milk and return to boil. Purée in a blender or food processor. Return to heat and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in peanut butter until melted and combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.5, Fat 50.6, SaturatedFat 14, Sodium 684.8, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 51, Protein 27.1