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Red Thai satay tofu

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories:
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

For the Thai satay sauce:

  • 3 tbsp peanuts
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian red Thai curry paste
  • 50 ml vegetable stock or water (~ 1/4 cup)
  • Black pepper

For the Red Thai satay tofu:

  • 200 g firm tofu, cut into 2cm dice (~ 1 1/2 cups diced)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 small mild red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
  • 200 g stir fry-style vegetables (~ 2 1/2 cups) - I used tenderstem broccoli, baby corn and sugarsnap peas
  • 200 ml vegetable stock (~ 3/4 cup)
  • Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped, to serve

Instructions

  • Add the peanuts, peanut butter, and red Thai curry paste to a food processor, and blitz until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Add the vegetable stock or water, along with some black pepper, and blitz again to combine. Set aside.
  • To make the red Thai satay tofu, start by pressing the tofu to remove any excess liquid. If you don't have a tofu press, place the sliced or diced tofu between two clean tea towels, lay a baking tray on top, and then add some heavy objects. Leave for at least ten minutes, preferably longer.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and add the diced tofu. Cook over a medium-high heat for several minutes each side, until golden brown all over - don't stir it too often.
  • When the tofu is golden, add the garlic, spring onions, mild red chilli (if using), and vegetables - I used tenderstem broccoli, baby corn, and sugarsnap peas. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until al dente.
  • Add the red Thai satay paste, along with 200ml of additional veggie stock or water, and mix to combine. Simmer for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
  • Serve with rice or noodles if desired, topped with fresh coriander.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.