Name: Peanut Sauce Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 15 oz blocks firm or extra-firm tofu; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 clove garlic; 0.5 cup milk or water; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp lime juice; 0.5 inch fresh ginger; 1 bell pepper; 1 cup broccoli; 1 cup cabbage; Optional for serving:

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Peanut Sauce Tofu

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Drain and press the tofu and then cut into bite sized pieces.

Heat the oil in a large skillet and once hot, add in the bell pepper, broccoli, and cabbage. Sauté until the veggies begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Set aside.

Meanwhile, make the sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can also simply whisk everything together, you just need to finely mince the garlic and ginger beforehand.

In the same skillet, add in the tofu. Sauté for about 10 minutes, turning every few minutes, so that it gets golden brown on most of the sides. You can also cook the veggies and tofu in 2 separate skillets, if you’d like the meal to be ready faster.

Turning the heat down to low, pour half of the peanut sauce over the tofu and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. As desired, you can toss the veggies in the skillet as well but I like to serve them separately and simply drizzle some of the peanut sauce over the veggies.

Serve the tofu and veggies together with an extra drizzle of peanut sauce, green onion, and a nice sprinkle of sesame seeds. ENJOY!

Notes

Add any leftovers to an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Rewarm in a skillet on the stovetop or pop it in the microwave to reheat. Reheating tofu in the skillet will crisp it up the best.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Dry 🧊
Wrap firm tofu in paper towels and press it under a heavy weight for 15-20 minutes before cooking to remove excess moisture, ensuring a golden, crispy exterior and better sauce absorption.
Bloom Your Aromatics in Oil 🧄
Toast the minced garlic and ginger in hot oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their essential oils and create a deeper, more fragrant base for your peanut sauce.
Balance Your Sauce Flavors ⚖️
Taste as you build the sauce and adjust: add more lime juice for brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, and soy sauce for umami depth—this prevents a one-dimensional, overly heavy sauce.
Stagger Your Vegetable Cooking Times ⏱️
Add broccoli first (3-4 minutes), then bell peppers and cabbage (2-3 minutes) so everything finishes tender-crisp simultaneously instead of having mushy or raw vegetables.
Temper with Milk for Silky Texture 🥛
Whisk in milk or water gradually at the end rather than all at once to achieve a smooth, silky peanut sauce consistency while preventing lumps or separation.