SPICY LEMONGRASS TOFU

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Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Onion     Marinate     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Lunar New Year     Peanut     Tofu     Hot Pepper     Lemongrass

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lemongrass stalks, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped Thai bird chilies or another fresh chili
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
10 la lot, or pepper leaves, shredded, or 2/3 cup loosely packed Asian basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the lemongrass, soy sauce, chilies, chili flakes, turmeric, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the tofu cubes and turn to coat them evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat half of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. Add the onion, shallot and garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • 3. Wipe the pan clean and heat the remaining oil over moderate heat. Add the tofu mixture and, using chopstick or wooden spoons, turn so it cooks evenly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture and cook, uncovered, for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add half the peanuts and all the pepper leaves.
  • 4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with the remaining peanuts and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Andile Mazibuk
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Neo Mopane
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I was looking for a new tofu recipe and this one did not disappoint! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zachary Stonerook
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy lemongrass sauce and the crispy tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


Rizwan Bajwa
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Moreno Kids
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohima Khan
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I was looking for a new tofu recipe and this one did not disappoint! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Um Sultan
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy lemongrass sauce and the crispy tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Shohel Khan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ana Elizalde
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sweet CreamMx
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I was looking for a new tofu recipe and this one did not disappoint! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiyinji Ramadhan
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy lemongrass sauce and the crispy tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajjanram Sajjan118
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the spicy lemongrass flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mantecop
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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