Tofu satay
Tofu satay
This recipe is a fusion of Asian spices. It is inspired by the flavours of Singapore. I serve the delicious grilled bites on a bed of cauliflower rice and a side of Asian slaw. Traditionally satay is served with cucumber and onion slices.
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 blocks of firm tofu – pressed
Marinade
2 lemongrass stalks – tender inner stem
½ cup onion – rough chop
1 tablespoon garlic – rough chop
1½ tablespoons ginger – peeled
¼ cup tamari
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
Water as needed
Peanut sauce
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup onion – rough chop
1 lemongrass stalk – tender inner stem
1 red Thai chili – finely sliced (more if you like spice)
½ tablespoon garlic – rough chop
½ tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup water – as needed
Steps
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. I wrap it in a clean tea towel and lay a couple heavy jars on top. Let it sit 1 -2 hours.
Put all the marinade ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until as smooth as possible. Add a little water if needed.
Cut the pressed tofu into large chunks. Place in a container with a lid that allows you to lay the tofu flat. Cover with marinade. Let it sit 4 hours or overnight. Flipping the container a few times.
To make the peanut sauce, put onion, garlic, lemongrass and half of the red chili in the blender, process as fine as possible. Sauté the paste with the coconut oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook until the onions are soft, you do not want it to burn. Put the paste back in the blender with the peanut butter, coconut milk, lemon juice and sugar. Blend until smooth.
Put the ingredients back in the pan, cook for a few minutes. It is ready when it the sauce starts to form an oily gloss on the surface.
When you are ready to serve, add water and whip it with a fork to get desired thickness and creamy consistency. Fold in the remaining chili.
If you have any peanut sauce left, use it as a veggie dip or a sauce for noodles.
