Spicy Lemon Grass Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Grass Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 to 16 oz.) water-packed firm tofu; 2 stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in. long); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh hot chili such as Thai bird or serrano; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; About 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salad oil; 2/3 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts; 4 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 package (12 to 16 oz.) water-packed firm tofu
2 stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in. long)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh hot chili such as Thai bird or serrano
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salad oil
2/3 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
4 cups hot cooked rice

1
Rinse tofu, drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes and lightly blot with more towels.
2
Rinse lemon grass. Cut off and discard tough tops and root ends; peel off and discard tough, green outer layers of stalks down to tender white portion of bulbs. Finely chop tender portions; you should have 4 to 7 tablespoons.
3
In a bowl, mix lemon grass, soy sauce, chili, sugar, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gently stir in tofu. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, stir onion, shallots, and garlic in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute; push to one side of pan. Add tofu mixture. Gently turn cubes occasionally and stir onion mixture until tofu is browned around the edges and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Stir in basil leaves and half the peanuts. Add salt to taste. Pour into a serving dish. Garnish with remaining peanuts. Serve with hot cooked rice.

795

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 package (12 to 16 oz.) water-packed firm tofu, 2 stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in. long), 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh hot chili such as Thai bird or serrano, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Grass Tofu 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.

Spicy Lemon Grass Tofu

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