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Crispy Tofu With Peanut Sauce
Inspired by satay, this recipe for tofu in peanut sauce comes together in a single skillet in 30 minutes. Serve with steamed rice for an easy vegetarian dinner.
👥 4 Servings👤 Rachel Gurjar📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook one 14-oz. package firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into ½" cubes, turning once, until golden brown, 5–⏱️ 7 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate.
. vegetable oil, divided3 Tbsp14-oz. package firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into ½" cubes1
2
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in same skillet over medium. Cook 1 large shallot, finely chopped, one 2" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, and 5 garlic cloves, finely grated, stirring often, until shallot is translucent and starting to brown around the edges, 5–⏱️ 7 minutes. Add 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. red chile powder or crushed red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp. ground turmeric and cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add one 5.4-oz. can unsweetened coconut cream, 2 Tbsp. smooth natural peanut butter, and 1 Tbsp. honey; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Whisk in ½ cup water and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Return tofu to skillet and simmer until heated through, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Thin sauce with up to ¼ cup water if needed, stirring to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice.
. vegetable oil, divided3 Tbsplarge shallot, finely chopped12" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated1. ground cumin1 tsp. red chile powder or crushed red pepper flakes1 tsp5.4-oz. can unsweetened coconut cream1. smooth natural peanut butter2 Tbsp. honey1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt1 tsp. fresh lime juice1 Tbsp
3
Scatter cilantro leaves and thinly sliced jalapeños over saucy tofu. Serve with steamed white rice and lime wedges. Do Ahead: Saucy tofu (without cilantro) can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Editor’s note: This recipe for tofu with peanut sauce was first printed online in December 2023; it has been updated for style. Head this way for more of our favorite tofu recipes →
Cilantro leaves, thinly sliced jalapeños, steamed white rice, and lime wedges (for serving)
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