Tofu with Peanut Ginger Sauce

5.0 from 5 reviews

Author: Anita Jacobson

Courses: Main Dish

Cuisines: Japanese

Diets: Gluten Free Vegan

Ingredients: Tofu

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 block (450 gram / 1 lb) firm/extra-firm tofu
• 3 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon coconut palm sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice (from 2-inch ginger)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 3 tablespoon warm/hot water
• chopped cilantro and/or scallions (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Drain tofu: Drain tofu really well, pat dry with kitchen towel/paper towel, and cut into cubes.
2. Fry tofu: Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan or well-seasoned cast-iron pan, fry tofu cubes until golden brown. Arrange on a serving plate.
3. Prepare sauce: Whisk peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, coconut palm sugar, ginger juice, cayenne powder, and warm/hot water into a smooth sauce.
4. Serve: Pour the sauce over the fried tofu cubes. Garnish with cilantro and/or scallions. Serve immediately.