GRILLED OR ROASTED TOFU SATAY
Steps:
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dry tofu and red pepper and toss gently with a rubber spatula to coat evenly. Let marinate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Refrigerate if longer than 1 hour.
- Prepare the grill or preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- To make the sauce, place all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a decorative serving bowl.
- Remove about 1/3 cup of the sauce and drizzle it over the tofu. Use the rubber spatula to toss the tofu gently with the sauce. If you are grilling the satay, thread the tofu and red peppers on skewers. (Bamboo skewers must be soaked for 30 minutes.) If you are roasting the tofu in the oven, place it in 1 layer in a large, shallow baking dish such as a 9 x 13-inch lasagna pan. Use 2 pans if one pan isn't large enough.
- Cook the tofu on the hot grill at least 20 minutes, turning it occasionally, or roast in the oven for 25 minutes. The tofu is done when it is a deep golden brown. Let the tofu cool to room temperature before serving. Serve alongside a bowl of sauce for dipping.
- Tip: Canned coconut milk sometimes separates so that there is a thick, pasty mass at the top of the can and thin liquid on the bottom. Also, if the can has been kept in a cool cupboard, the milk will appear solid rather than liquid. In either case, stir the coconut milk before measuring it. Once heated, the coconut milk will thin out.
TOFU-VEGETABLE SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Caramelized pineapple, tofu and vegetables take center stage in these vegan satay, which are inspired by Indonesian charcoal-grilled skewers. Here, the smoky satay are glazed with sweet and sticky kecap manis, a fermented sweet soy sauce (see Tip), which also flavors the peanut sauce along with garlic, shallots and chile. The sauce is meant to be generously poured over the satay to serve, but any leftovers will last for one week in the refrigerator. The sauce thickens over time, so loosen it with extra water as needed. Serve the satay and peanut sauce with steamed rice or noodles, and a side of stir-fried greens or roast potatoes. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Lara Lee
Categories vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 24 skewers (4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the satay: Place the tofu in a folded dish towel and gently press to remove excess liquid. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the thicker white and light green stalks of the scallions into 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice the thinner, dark green scallion stalks on the diagonal and reserve for the garnish.
- Make the peanut sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shallots, chiles and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender. Add the peanut butter, 5 tablespoons kecap manis and ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon water, and blend until almost smooth. (It makes about 1 ½ cups.) Transfer sauce to a small bowl. (If the sauce thickens, add more water by the tablespoon until it is pourable.)
- Assemble the satay: Place a cube of eggplant onto a bamboo skewer, followed by a piece of pineapple, bell pepper, scallion, tofu and another piece of eggplant. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
- Heat the grill or a griddle pan over high. Use a pastry brush to dab the 1/4 cup oil all over the skewers. Once hot, line the skewers on the grill or griddle pan, working in batches as needed. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes with a metal spatula or tongs, until the eggplant is cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix 4 tablespoons kecap manis with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Brush the glaze all over the skewers.
- Pool about 1 cup peanut sauce onto a large serving plate, spreading it close to the edges of the plate. Lay the cooked skewers on top, then spoon the remaining peanut sauce on top. Drizzle lightly with 1 tablespoon of kecap manis, and garnish with the sliced scallions.
TOFU SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE
A great Bed and Breakfast recipe. Here's what the Innkeeper says, "This recipe is a very popular entrée or appetizer in our restaurant, the Ravens. The tofu is skewered and grilled, then served with a Thai-style peanut sauce." -Innkeeper, Stanford Inn by the Sea--Stanford Inn by the Sea, in Mendocino, CA. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)
This is a throwback recipe from when I was a hardcore vegan, but it's still one of my staples years later. It's healthy, filling, and full of flavor!
Provided by Julia Rose
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
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