Grilled Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. packages water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained; Grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons salted peanuts; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1 red Fresno chili, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 14.5-oz. packages water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained
Grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons salted peanuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 red Fresno chili, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1
Preheat grill to high (450u00b0F to 550u00b0F). Cut each tofu block in half lengthwise to make 4 (about 1-inch-thick) slabs. Wrap each slab in several layers of paper towels or kitchen towels. Let stand 10 minutes to drain excess liquid. Remove towels. Lightly brush tofu with grapeseed oil. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar evenly over tofu. Sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
2
Pulse cilantro, peanuts, olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, chili, ginger, lime juice and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
3
Generously oil grill grate with grapeseed oil. Grill tofu until grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut each slab into 3 triangles. Serve with peanut sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14.5-oz. packages water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained, Grapeseed oil, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce

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