Peanut Butter Tofu
2 portions
45mThis is a super fun and easy way to do tofu. Toss in some spinach or bean sprouts at the end to round it out into a meal.
What you will need
1/4 cup Peanuts
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 bunch Scallions
1 lb. Firm Tofu
3 Tbsp Corn Starch
Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sriracha or Sambal Oelek
¼ cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Water
(Nutritional facts 164 calories, 10.59 g fat, 8.81 g carbohydrates, 10.01 g protein, 1 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium)How to cook
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On a flat surface, scatter the peanuts and crush with a large frying pan.
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Peel garlic cloves and chop or grate to a fine paste.
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Wash the scallions and slice thin.
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Cut tofu into large cubes (about 1" wide).
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Toss the tofu with corn starch. Do your best to coat the tofu evenly.
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Heat some oil (I recommend sesame oil if you have it) in a heavy skillet over medium/high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the tofu cubes, and cook until each cube is golden brown on at least 2 sides.
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Clear a space at the center of the skillet and stir the crushed garlic into the hot oil.
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Add the brown sugar.
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Add the soy sauce and stir.
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Add the sriracha.
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Add the peanut butter.
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Add a little water. Continue stirring over heat to bring everything together into a thick gravy that coats the tofu.
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Stir in the crushed peanuts.
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Just before serving, fold in the sliced scallions. You may want to reserve a large pinch of scallions for garnish.
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