Crispy tofu with peanut sauce
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time35 min
- Makes4 Servings
Crispy tofu with peanut sauce
Photo by Roberto Caruso
Serve with a side of sautéed red peppers and green beans. Or, on its own, this crispy tofu with peanut sauce makes for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
2 350-g pkgs extra-firm tofu
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
3 handfuls green beans, trimmed
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce
1 green onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Pat tofu dry. Cut each block into 4 square steaks.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add 2 tsp oil, then add tofu. Cook in 2 batches if necessary. Cook until tofu is golden, 4 to 5 min per side. Transfer tofu to a serving platter. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to pan, then onion. Cook 1 min. Add pepper and green beans. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 min. Add salt and season with pepper.
Whisk peanut butter with 1/3 cup hot water, hoisin and chili-garlic sauce. Serve tofu with vegetables and sauce. Garnish with green onion.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 390, Protein 30g, Carbohydrates 17g, Fat 25g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 245mg.
On its own, this crispy tofu recipe with hoisin, chili-garlic sauce makes for a delicious appetizer; add a side of sautéed red peppers and green beans, and you've got a great meal. Watch our quick Tofu 101 video and learn about three different types of tofu you can cook with.
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