Lemongrass Tofu Satay

Lemongrass Tofu Satay is a delightful vegan dish that features marinated tofu skewers infused with aromatic lemongrass and grilled to perfection. Served with a creamy peanut sauce, this dish is both flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 250 grams
• Lemongrass stalks - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut milk - 2 tablespoons
• Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Skewers - 4 (soaked in water if wooden)

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
5. Thread the marinated tofu onto the soaked skewers.
6. Grill the skewers for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
7. While the tofu is grilling, prepare the peanut sauce by mixing peanut butter, chili flakes, a splash of water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
8. Serve the grilled lemongrass tofu satay with the peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from lemongrass.

Tags