Video and Recipe by Vegan Scratch Kitchen
This has to be one of the best tofu dishes out there. Tofu is quite a versatile ingredient and it really shines in this recipe. The combo of the seared tofu with the super flavorful peanut sauce and all the fixings is outstanding. Make this for your loved ones, and they’ll love you even more.
Ingredients :
- 3 heaping tbsp peanut butter
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tbsp sriracha (depending on spice preference)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 block extra or super firm tofu, drained, dried, & cut into 16 evenly sized cubes oil, salt, & pepper as needed 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tsp white & black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chili crisp oil rice for serving
Preparation:
In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, 1 large pinch salt, black pepper to taste, garlic, ginger, & lime. set aside.
Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and allow to heat up a 2-3 mins.
Place 4 cubes tofu on each small skewer. Add 3-4 tbsp neutral cooking oil to the pan and sear the tofu.
Season the tofu in the pan with a large pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Sear on all four sides, about 1-2 mins per side, or until each side is golden brown. Pour half the peanut sauce over the tofu in the pan.
Continue to flip tofu, searing for another 1-2 mins each side, or until desired texture and color.
Serve tofu skewers over rice and finish with extra peanut sauce, cilantro, scallion, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and chili crisp.
