Best 8 Tofu With Ginger Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Tofu with ginger peanut sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of tofu, ginger, and peanut sauce creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect tofu with ginger peanut sauce, including tips on selecting the best ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparing the dish. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will help you create a mouthwatering tofu with ginger peanut sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE



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Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a cucumber salad for a low-calorie, nutrient-packed vegetarian supper.

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, generous 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic
14 ounces extra-firm tofu
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 scallions

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce: Whisk water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a small bowl.
  • To prepare tofu: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Slice the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Coarsely crumble each slice into smaller, uneven pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook in a single layer, without stirring, until the pieces begin to turn golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Then gently stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, scallions and the peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 186 mg, Sugar 5 g

TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE



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Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a cucumber salad for a low-calorie, nutrient-packed vegetarian supper.

Provided by Stacy Fraser

Categories     Healthy Thai Vegetarian Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, (see Ingredient note) or white vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups baby spinach, (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, (4 ounces)
4 scallions, sliced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce: Whisk water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a small bowl.
  • To prepare tofu: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Slice the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Coarsely crumble each slice into smaller, uneven pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook in a single layer, without stirring, until the pieces begin to turn golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Then gently stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, scallions and the peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE



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If you don't feel like cooking on a hot summer day, you can enjoy plain cold tofu with a dipping sauce. Or you can sear it quickly in a pan or grill it. This recipe and the others that follow it this week make enough sauce or marinade for a pound of tofu.Spread this sweet and pungent peanut sauce on seared, grilled or uncooked tofu. It also makes a nice dipping sauce for crudités or spring rolls.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 to 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons creamy unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice (grate 1 tablespoon ginger, wrap in cheesecloth and squeeze)
Cayenne to taste
2 to 4 tablespoons warm water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the above ingredients. Thin out as desired with water. Brush or spoon onto sliced tofu (cooked or uncooked).

GARLIC GINGER TOFU



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This easy, braised tofu dish is great served with steamed rice and vegetables.

Provided by Syd

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lime
1 tablespoon tamari, or to taste
2 pounds firm tofu

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat. Cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

TOFU WITH GINGER PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Tofu With Ginger Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef_Ania

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 ounces extra firm tofu
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix the water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a bowl and set aside.
  • Cut tofu into slices and brown them in the olive oil.
  • Add mushrooms, onions, spinach, and sauce to the browned tofu and stir fry for a couple of minutes until mushrooms are spinach are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 131.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 14.3

CRISP TOFU SANDWICH WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE



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This Thai-spiced tofu, combined with whole-grain bread and peanut butter, give this sandwich its staying power.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 long panels
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces Thai-flavored baked tofu, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons natural unsweetened peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 (4-ounce) 8-inch whole-wheat baguette, or whole-grain baguette, halved horizontally
Radish sprouts for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source. Place onion slices and pepper, skin side up, on a broiler pan. Broil, turning onion over halfway through cooking time, until peppers are blistered and onion is lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel skin off pepper. Cut pepper into thick strips.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute tofu until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, and ginger. Toss reserved vegetables with remaining 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil. Spread peanut-butter mixture on bottom side of bread. Top with tofu and vegetables. Place other piece of bread on top. Cut in half to make 2 sandwiches. Serve with radish sprouts on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 29 g

TOFU WITH SWEET GINGER MARINADE



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This is a variation of Tofu Teriyaki from The Tassajara Recipe Book, and is delicious fresh or grilled with a honey miso sauce or spicy peanut sauce, served with Chinese noodles. Be sure to use firm tofu, it can be handled without breaking and holds up well on the grill. For best results, marinate the toful for a full day before using. Adapted from Fields of Greens restaurant cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine (or mirin)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/2 ounce dried shitake mushroom (optional)
1 1/2 tsp.dry mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife

Steps:

  • Slice the tofu block in half horizontally or cut into slabs 1" thick. Place in a colander and drain for 10-15 minutes.
  • While the tofu is draining, prepare the marinade. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place the tofu in a square or rectangular nonreactive pan. If the tofu is sliced, arrange the slices close together in the bottom of the pan or on top of one another in a double layer. Pour the hot marinade over the tofu, being sure to cover it with the marinade. Cool, then cover with a lid or seal tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • The tofu will hold for a week or two in the refrigerator, as long as it's sitting in the marinde in a well sealed container. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 2026.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 12.2

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)



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This is a throwback recipe from when I was a hardcore vegan, but it's still one of my staples years later. It's healthy, filling, and full of flavor!

Provided by Julia Rose

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon ground chile pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips and Conclusion

This delectable tofu dish with ginger-peanut sauce offers a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Here's a summary of tips and a comprehensive conclusion based on all the recipes in the article:

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tofu: Opt for firm or extra-firm tofu, as they hold their shape well and absorb the marinade better. Press the tofu before cooking to remove excess moisture, resulting in a crispier texture.
  • Create a Flavorful Marinade: Experiment with different marinades to infuse the tofu with an array of flavors. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil are classic ingredients that work well. Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Achieve the Perfect Crisp: Pan-frying is the key to achieving crispy tofu. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Cook the tofu in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Flip the tofu gently to prevent breaking, and cook until golden brown on all sides.
  • Craft a Creamy Ginger-Peanut Sauce: The ginger-peanut sauce is the star of this dish. Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with water or additional peanut butter as needed.
  • Enhance with Toppings: Once the tofu and sauce are ready, it's time to assemble the dish. Serve the tofu over rice or noodles, and top with the ginger-peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro for an extra burst of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This tofu with ginger-peanut sauce recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The crispy tofu pairs perfectly with the creamy, nutty sauce, while the fresh toppings add a delightful crunch and vibrancy. Whether you're a tofu enthusiast or simply looking for a delicious and healthy meal, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, follow the tips, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy your homemade tofu with ginger-peanut sauce!

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