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 oz. extra-firm tofu; 1 stick lemongrass, peeled and chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger; ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil; 5 green onions, trimmed, each cut into 4 batons; 20 snap peas; 16 Boston lettuce leaf cups; 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves; 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

16 oz. extra-firm tofu
1 stick lemongrass, peeled and chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
5 green onions, trimmed, each cut into 4 batons
20 snap peas
16 Boston lettuce leaf cups
1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

1
Drain tofu between 2 cutting boards set on angle over sink, 1 hour.
2
Cut into 16 cubes.
3
Puree lemongrass, shallot, and ginger to paste in food processor.
4
Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 2 Tbs.
5
water in bowl.
6
Transfer half of soy sauce mixture to bowl for dipping sauce.
7
Add lemongrass mixture to remaining soy sauce mixture.
8
Toss together tofu, green onions, snap peas, and lemongrasssoy sauce mixture, and marinate 30 minutes.
9
Oil grill grates, and preheat grill to medium.
10
Thread 4 tofu cubes, 5 green onions, and 5 snap peas onto each of 4 skewers.
11
Place on grill, close hood, and cook 4 minutes.
12
Turn, close hood, and cook 4 minutes more.
13
Transfer to platter.
14
Slide skewer ingredients off with lettuce; garnish with mint, peanuts, and sauce.

866

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 oz. extra-firm tofu, 1 stick lemongrass, peeled and chopped, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 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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