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Vegan Tofu Satay

The best vegan satay - marinated tofu on skewers pan fried and served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai
Keyword: dips, tofu recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 450 g extra firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • more olive oil for frying if required!
  • 3 lemongrass stalks
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 6 shallots
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Drain extra firm tofu of water by patting both sides dry with a paper towel. Cut them into cubes.
  • Prepare the marinade: In a high speed blender or grinder, combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, turmeric, coriander, palm sugar and salt. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
  • Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and mix to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but you can also let them marinate overnight.
  • To a pan, add 3 tbsp olive oil. Panfry tofu on all sides until crispy. You can also bake or air fry them at 200C for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway.
  • Serve satay with peanut sauce, lime wedge, and cucumbers. Garnish with chopped coriander and chilies. Enjoy!