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Lemongrass Peanut Tofu

This tofu recipe is easy, versatile and infused with flavours from lemongrass, crushed peanuts and chillies, made in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Vietnamese
Keyword: tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 300 g extra firm tofu
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 2.5 tbsp peanuts
  • 1/2 red chili or 1 whole if you prefer more heat!
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegan fish sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Garnish

  • scallions
  • chili oil or sate sauce

Instructions

  • Press tofu and drain any excess water. Slice tofu into rectangles and pan fry them until crispy.
  • Chop lemongrass stalks and chili finely.
  • Pulse peanuts 3-4 times until have a coarse texture and are not ground.
  • To a pan, add sesame oil and saute lemongrass and chili for a few minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, vegan fish sauce, dark soy sauce and cook for a few more minutes. Add ground peanuts, roast for a minute and add hot water.
  • Let the sauce cook and thicken. Add back in your tofu slices and coat them with the sauce.
  • Serve on a plate and top tofu with lemongrass peanut sauce. Garnish with scallions, chili oil and serve!