Tofu with peanut ginger sauce is a popular dish that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut sauce with the soft, absorbent texture of tofu. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, appetizer, or side dish, and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild sauce, or a more savory or sweet flavor profile, there is a tofu with peanut ginger sauce recipe out there that is perfect for you.
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TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE
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
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
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
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).
TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE
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
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 GINGER PEANUT SAUCE
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
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
TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)
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
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
EASY SPICY TOFU WITH APRICOT-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
This recipe for baked tofu is tossed in cornstarch and ground chipotle chile pepper to create a spicy crust on the outside. While the tofu bakes, a simple sweet and spicy sauce of ginger and apricot is made to help compliment the heat. Serve it as an appetizer or as a quick healthy lunch.
Provided by Chef Mo
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice tofu into thirds lengthwise so you have 3 even slabs. Stack the slabs on top of each other and slice through them lengthwise to make 3 even columns, then slice across to make 5 even rows.
- Lay tofu evenly on a plate lined with a couple of sheets of paper towels. Layer more paper towel on top of the tofu and place another plate on top of the stack. Press out as much water as possible and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer pressed tofu to a mixing bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Lightly toss to combine. Sprinkle with cornstarch and ground chipotle chile pepper. Toss tofu until it is evenly coated with cornstarch and arrange in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake tofu in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking until tofu is crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a wire rack using a spatula; cool.
- While tofu bakes, combine apricot preserves, vegetable broth, ginger paste, garlic, and red pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat and stir sauce until warmed and well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve tofu with warm dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 82.3 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
CRISP TOFU SANDWICH WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE
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
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
Tips:
- Use extra firm tofu. This will help the tofu hold its shape and not crumble when cooked.
- Press the tofu before cooking. This will help remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
- Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes. This will help the tofu absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- Cook the tofu on medium heat. This will help prevent the tofu from burning.
- Do not stir the tofu too often. This will help prevent the tofu from breaking apart.
- Serve the tofu with your favorite sauce or topping. Some popular options include peanut ginger sauce, soy sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
Conclusion:
Tofu is a versatile and delicious plant-based protein that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor, tofu can easily take on the flavors of the ingredients it is cooked with. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful main course or a tasty addition to your favorite dish, tofu is a great option.
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