Savor this irresistible Thai tofu dish, paired perfectly with steamed greens and rice or noodles, ready in under 30 minutes!
Thai Peanut Tofu Delight
Savor this irresistible Thai tofu dish, paired perfectly with steamed greens and rice or noodles, ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 60 ml vegetable broth or water
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 24 g crunchy or creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
- 1½ teaspoons Sucanat
- 1½ teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 15 ml tamari
- 15 ml peanut oil
- 227 g super-firm or extra-firm tofu pressed, drained, and cubed
Instructions
- Whisk vegetable broth and cornstarch in a bowl until dissolved.
- Add peanut butter, chili oil, Sucanat, vinegar, and tamari to the mixture; whisk until combined (it may appear uneven).
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour the peanut butter sauce over the tofu.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu, approximately 2 minutes.
Variation:
- For a sesame twist, replace peanut butter with tahini and increase Sucanat to 12 g to balance the tahini’s bitterness.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling.
Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 26 g | Sugar: 3 g