Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Tofu with Peanut Sauce

A nutty sauce is the perfect pairing for crispy pan-seared tofu. It's an easy vegan recipe!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Kosher, Vegan

Servings: People

Author: Katie Workman

Ingredients

⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce
2 tablespoons hot water

For the Tofu

2 tablespoons peanut, vegetable, or canola oil (divided)
1 pound extra firm tofu (cubed)
Hot rice (to serve; optional)
Sliced scallions or fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish: optional)

Instructions

Combine the peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, brown sugar, shallots, garlic, cayenne, and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tofu until browned, about 3 minutes on each side (you don’t have to brown all of the sides of the cubes, but make sure at least a few sides have a nice golden-brown exterior). Remove the tofu to a plate.
Serve the tofu over rice if desired. Drizzle the peanut sauce on top or pass it on the side for people to help themselves. Sprinkle the tofu or the sauce with the sliced scallions.

Notes

This sauce also makes a great dressing to toss with a salad made with lettuce, chicken and/or vegetables. Add a bit more water if you want a thinner sauce. For a more pronounced sesame flavor, you can add a few drops of sesame oil, which can be found online and in the Asian aisle of most supermarkets.

Nutrition