Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers Recipe

Name: Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces extra firm tofu; 1 stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; ⅓ cup soy sauce; ⅓ cup lime juice; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 5 green onions, cut in fourths; 20 snap peas; 15 boston lettuce leaves, cups; ½ cup mint leaf; ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

16 ounces extra firm tofu
1 stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 green onions, cut in fourths
20 snap peas
15 boston lettuce leaves, cups
½ cup mint leaf
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

1
Drain tofu and cut into 16 cubes.
2
Puree lemongrass, shallot and ginger to a paste in a food processor.
3
Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.
4
Transfer half of the soy sauce mixture to bowl for dipping sauce.
5
Add lemongrass mixture to remaining soy sauce mixture.
6
Toss together tofu, green onions, snap peas and lemongrass mixture.
7
Let marinate for 30 minutes.
8
Oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium.
9
Thread 4 tofu cubes, 5 green onions, and 5 snap peas on each of 4 skewers.
10
Place on grill, close hood and cook 4 minutes.
11
Open, turn, close hood and cook 4 mintues longer.
12
Slide skewer ingredients off with lettuce.
13
Garnish with mint, peanuts and sauce.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces extra firm tofu, 1 stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers 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.

Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers

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