Tofu Stir Fry In Spicy Peanut Sauce Food

CRISPY SPICY PEANUT TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice tofu block into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place several paper towels down on a cutting board, lay the slices on top, top with several more paper towels and add weight to the top. I used a cutting board, ceramic insert from a slow cooker, and added a large can of tomatoes to the insert to add extra weight.
• This can be done in advance (see notes section below recipe).
• Drain tofu for 15-30 minutes, the longer the better!
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice tofu into strips, then cut across them to make small cubes.
• Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
• Set pan aside while you make the sauce.
• Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Add cooked tofu to the sauce and let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
• Steam broccoli (and/or other veggies) and set aside.
• Drizzle a bit of sesame or vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok, and heat over MED-HIGH heat.
• Using a slotted spoon, add the marinated tofu to the skillet and stir fry for a few minutes until seared and caramelized.
• Serve over rice, vegetables, and drizzle with remaining sauce if desired.
• Use a slotted spoon to spoon tofu into the preheated pan. Add a few spoonfuls of the sauce to coat. Cook, stirring frequently for a few minutes until browned. It will stick to the pan a bit, so don't worry. Remove from pan and set aside and cover to keep warm.

TOFU AND BROCCOLI WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

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• In a small saucepan, whisk together the peanut butter and hot water until uniform in consistency.
• Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
• Set aside.
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• Cut off the bottom half-inch of the broccoli stems.
• Shave off the tough outer skins of the stalks with a sharp paring knife or a vegetable peeler.
• Cut the stalks diagonally into thin slices.
• Coarsely chop the flowerettes.
• Set aside.
• Begin heating the large skillet.
• When it is hot add 1 tbsp of the oil.
• Add half the garlic.
• Salt lightly.
• Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the tofu chunks.
• Turn the heat up a little, and stir-fry the tofu for 5-8 minutes.
• Transfer it, including whatever liquid it might have expressed, to the saucepanful of peanut sauce.
• Mix together gently.
• Wipe the skillet with a paper towel, and return it to the stove to begin heating once again.
• Add the remaining garlic.
• Salt lightly.
• Add the onions, and some black pepper.
• Sauté, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until the onions are soft.
• On another burner, begin heating the peanut-tofu sauce on a low heat.
• It shouldn't actually cook-it only needs to be warmed through.
• Add the broccoli and the chopped peanuts to the skillet.
• Add 2-3 tbsp tamari and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the broccoli is bright green and just tender.
• Pour the heated peanut sauce over the sauté.
• Toss everything gently until everything is coated with everything else.
• Serve over long-grained white or brown rice (basmati is good).

CRISPY TOFU WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain tofu.
• Cut into 4 equal lengthwise slices.
• Place on a double thickness of tea towel, cover with another double thickness of tea towel and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
• Gently pat tofu dry.
• Using large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Coat tofu with cornstarch.
• Fry in hot oil until crispy and lightly coloured (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).
• Drain on paper towel.
• Place slices on dinner plate, drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with green onions.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND TOFU WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Sauce: Place peanut butter and water in a sauce pan, heat on low heat and whisk until mixture is uniform.
• Add vinegar, honey, soy sauce and red chili flakes.
• Set aside.
• In a wok, heat half the oil, half the ginger, and half the garlic.
• When hot, add tofu and stir fry for a few minutes.
• Add tofu to sauce and set aside.
• To wok add the rest of the oil, ginger, garlic, and onion.
• When hot add the broccoli (which should be chopped into manageable bits, including the stems) and stir fry a few minutes.
• Add the soy sauce and stir fry until broccoli is just tender and bright green.
• Add sauce to broccoli and stir until everything is coated with sauce.
• Serve immediately over steamed rice.
• Top with lightly toasted chopped nuts and scallions.

TOFU STIR-FRY IN SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Add onions, garlic, ginger and crushed pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Return tofu to skillet along with the dressing mixture; stir. Bring to boil; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until sauce is thickened.

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.

SPICY STIR FRY TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE W/ SNOW PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place tofu cubes on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add tofu to pan; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, gently turning occasionally.
• Remove from pan; keep warm.
• Add snow peas, bell pepper, 1/4 cup of water, onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, tamari, peanut butter, cornstarch, sriracha, and salt in a small bowl; stir well.
• Add tamari mixture and tofu to pan; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Serve warm over rice or noodles; or chilled.

PAN-FRIED TOFU WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain tofu (i pressed gently between paper towels).
• Cut into bite-sized cubes.
• Toss with cornstarch, coating the cubes.
• Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
• Heat some oil (about 3-4 tablespoon, just ensure pan is coated).
• Fry the tofu cubes in batches, making sure all sides are lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
• Sauce: Heat the milk in small saucepan (you can make sauce in microwave too).
• Add peanut butter, stirring well.
• Add other seasonings, according to personal taste (I love spicy food, so i added LOTS of chilli flakes!). If you use coconut milk, add 1/2 - 1 tsp of lime juice too - it will be great!
• Serve hot, as a snack or appetizer. Sometimes i serve them with a sweet Chinese dessert: Green Bean Soup.