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Originating from Southeast Asia, Tofu with Peanut Sauce is a popular dish that showcases the region's love for bold flavors and plant-based proteins. This dish is often enjoyed as a street food or a home-cooked meal, celebrated for its creamy, nutty sauce that complements the tofu's texture. In modern cuisine, variations abound, with some incorporating different vegetables or spices, making it a versatile favorite worldwide.

Ingredients

  • โ—tofu
  • โ—peanut butter
  • โ—soy sauce
  • โ—lime juice
  • โ—garlic
  • โ—ginger
  • โ—brown sugar
  • โ—water
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—cilantro
  • โ—red pepper flakes
  • โ—vegetable oil
  • โ—sesame oil
  • โ—carrots
  • โ—bell pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2Cut tofu into cubes and marinate in soy sauce for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 4Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
  6. 6In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. 7Stir in peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and water; mix until smooth.
  8. 8Add red pepper flakes for heat, adjusting to taste.
  9. 9Return tofu to the skillet and coat with peanut sauce.
  10. 10Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  11. 11Serve topped with chopped green onions and cilantro.
  12. 12Garnish with sliced carrots and bell pepper.

Ingredient Alternatives

peanut butter

Healthier: almond butter

Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar creaminess with less sugar.

soy sauce

Healthier: tamari

Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

brown sugar

Healthier: coconut sugar

Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

Healthier: avocado oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Techniques

pressingmarinatingsautรฉingmixing

Equipment

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Also Known As

Peanut TofuTofu Satay

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1/4 cup cornstarch
  • โ—1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • โ—1/2 cup orange juice
  • โ—1/4 cup soy sauce
  • โ—1/4 cup sugar
  • โ—1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • โ—1 tsp grated ginger
  • โ—1 clove garlic, minced
  • โ—1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • โ—2 green onions, chopped
  • โ—Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 5Add the fried tofu back into the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. 6Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. 7Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Equipment

SkilletBowlSpatulaKnifeCutting board
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Ingredients

  • โ—2 slices of ciabatta bread
  • โ—1 medium tomato, sliced
  • โ—4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • โ—1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • โ—2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat a grill or panini press.
  2. 2Drizzle olive oil on one side of each slice of ciabatta bread.
  3. 3On the un-oiled side of one slice, layer the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves.
  4. 4Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the layers.
  5. 5Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
  6. 6Top with the second slice of ciabatta, oiled side facing out.
  7. 7Place the sandwich on the grill or in the panini press and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. 8Remove from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.
  9. 9Serve immediately.

Equipment

grillpanini pressknifecutting board
vegangluten-free

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1 cup breadcrumbs
  • โ—1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • โ—1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • โ—1 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/2 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/2 tsp paprika
  • โ—1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • โ—Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Dip each tofu cube into the flour mixture, then into the plant-based milk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan over medium heat for frying.
  5. 5Once the oil is hot, add the coated tofu nuggets in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  6. 6Fry the nuggets for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Remove the nuggets from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  8. 8Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

cutting boardknifemixing bowlsfrying pantongspaper towels

Ingredients

  • โ—1 cup orzo pasta
  • โ—2 cups vegetable broth
  • โ—1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • โ—1 cup chopped spinach
  • โ—1 cup chopped zucchini
  • โ—1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • โ—1/2 cup chopped onion
  • โ—3 cloves garlic, minced
  • โ—1 tsp dried oregano
  • โ—1 tsp dried basil
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautรฉ until translucent.
  3. 3Add chopped bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. 4Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, orzo, spinach, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 5Once simmering, remove from heat and stir in nutritional yeast.
  6. 6Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
  7. 7Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. 8Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  9. 9Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Equipment

large skilletcasserole dishaluminum foil

Ingredients

  • โ—4 large eggs
  • โ—1/2 cup milk
  • โ—1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • โ—1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • โ—1/2 cup diced onions
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 tsp paprika
  • โ—1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (optional)
  • โ—1/2 cup diced cooked ham or cooked sausage (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. 2Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
  4. 4Stir in the shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, diced onions, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  5. 5If using, add the diced ham or sausage and fresh herbs to the mixture.
  6. 6Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
  9. 9Serve warm or allow to cool completely and store in the refrigerator for later.

Equipment

muffin tinmixing bowlwhiskmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—2 tbsp soy sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • โ—1 cup broccoli florets
  • โ—1 cup carrots, sliced
  • โ—1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. 2Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. 4Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
  5. 5On a large sheet pan, spread the marinated tofu, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots in a single layer.
  6. 6Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is golden.
  7. 7Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  8. 8Serve hot as a main dish or over rice.

Equipment

baking sheetmixing bowlknifecutting board

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