Tofu Satay

Tofu is marinated, then skewered and baked (traditionally grilled), and served with a flavorful peanut sauce. Tofu Satay is my version of the classic Southeast Asian dish.

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Tofu Satay

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground fennel
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 shallots or 1 small onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon grass stalk (roots trimmed)
pinch Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tbsp raw sugar or maple syrup
1/4 cup veggie broth or water (optional)
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Tofu

1 block extra-firm tofu cut into strips as shown

Instructions

Cut tofu into strips and place into a bowl.
In a food processor place the cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric, sea salt, soy sauce, garlic, lemongrass, cayenne pepper, sugar and oil and process until a smooth paste is formed. Add extra 1/4 cup veggie broth or water if using a blender. May need to add extra soy sauce.
Remove paste and rub onto tofu, allow to marinate for 30 minutes or even overnight in the refrigerator.
Bake in oven at 450 degrees on a greased baking sheet for 12 minutes then turn and bake for 12 more minutes. Serve with peanut sauce.
Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to boil on medium heat, stir constantly to prevent burning. Simmer until it thickens.

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