Description
Easy Peanut Tofu is a high-protein vegan dinner you can make in less than an hour. Crispy tofu is pan-fried and covered in a salty-sweet peanut glaze. Each bite has crisp edges, rich flavor, and a sauce that sticks. This dish cooks quickly, uses pantry staples, and is full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Perfect Peanut Sauce or 1/3 cup peanut sauce of choice
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Garnishes
- Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce if needed and set it aside.
- Prep the tofu. Press the tofu using a tofu press (or learn how to press tofu without a tofu press!) for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry, then cut or rip into 1″ cubes.
- Toss in seasoning. In a large bowl, mix the oil and soy sauce. Add in the tofu and mix until uniform. Add in the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss in the tofu once more until evenly coated.
- Pan fry until golden. Heat neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Glaze it up. Once the tofu is golden, remove it from the heat and pour in about 1/3 cup of peanut sauce, or as desired, and mix.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately while warm and crispy with an additional drizzle of peanut sauce, roasted peanuts, chopped cilantro, and green onions, as desired.
Notes
- Storage: As with all of our crispy tofu recipes, this is best enjoyed while fresh. Over time, it will lose its crispiness, but leftovers will keep for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: We like to reheat either in a skillet or a microwave. For best results, we suggest adding a bit more sauce when warming.
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top