Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemongrass Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chopped thai birds eye chiles or 2 teaspoons another fresh chili peppers; 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts; 10 pepper leaves, shredded (la lot) or 2/3 cup loosely packed asian basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped thai birds eye chiles or 2 teaspoons another fresh chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
10 pepper leaves, shredded (la lot) or 2/3 cup loosely packed asian basil leaves

1
Combine the lemongrass, soy sauce, chilies, chili flakes, turmeric, sugar and salt in a bowl.
2
Add the tofu cubes and turn to coat them evenly.
3
Marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Heat half of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat.
5
Add the onion, shallot and garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
7
Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
8
Wipe the pan clean and heat the remaining oil over moderate heat.
9
Add the tofu mixture and, using chopstick or wooden spoons, turn so it cooks evenly, about 4 to 5 minutes.
10
Add the onion mixture and cook, uncovered, for another 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add half the peanuts and all the pepper leaves.
12
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate.
13
Garnish with the remaining peanuts and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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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: 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons chopped thai birds eye chiles or 2 teaspoons another fresh chili peppers, 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass Tofu

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