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    Home » Appetizers » Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

    by Lainey · Posted: Jun 6, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce is flavor-packed with curry paste, peanut butter, and more! It’s served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce that will leave you wanting for more!

    Love tofu dishes? Try my Tofu Poke, Tofu Wraps, or Tofu Kilawin (Vegan Fish)!

    Tofu Skewers with Peanut Sauce and garnished with coriander

    What is Tofu Satay?

    Tofu marinated in a red/yellow Thai curry paste, coconut and other delicious ingredients. Then it’s placed onto skewers and baked or grilled to cooked.

    Tips & Variations:

    • Check the curry paste for vegan friendliness as some brands contain fish oil.
    • Before cutting the tofu into pieces, press the tofu to remove access water for optimal taste!
    • Feel free to use seitan, tempeh, or your favorite protein
    • For variations, add red bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini to the skewers.
    • If you have extra peanut sauce, use it in a stir fry or use it as a dressing by thinning it out with water.
    • Storage: Tofu satay should keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Peanut sauce for 7 days in the refrigerator.
    tofu sayang with peanut sauce on a gray plate


    How to Make Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    Ingredients: 

    • firm tofu
    • chopped peanuts 
    • chopped cilantro (for garnish)

    Marinade:

    • coconut milk 
    • vegetable oil 
    • honey
    • soy sauce  (my favorite brand of soy sauce)
    • red/yellow Thai curry paste 
    • minced garlic 
    • salt 

    Peanut Sauce:

    • coconut milk (all-natural!)
    • smooth roasted peanut butter 
    • water 
    • brown sugar 
    • red Thai curry paste 
    • soy sauce 
    • pinch of salt
    Tofu Satay Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and toss in the tofu and marinate for 15 minutes:

    tofu and marinade ingredients combined on a large bowl

    Place the tofu pieces into the skewers with 3-4 pieces, then on a wire rack to bake in the oven for 25 minutes:

    tofu cubes placed on skewers then arranged on a wire rack to bake

    Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for peanut sauce in a small saucepan and Simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened while constantly stirring. Pour the sauce into a small bowl and set aside:

    simmered and stirred the ingredients of peanut sauce in a small saucepan using a wooden ladle

    Remove the baked tofu from the oven and brush with the peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving:

    baked tofu brushed with the peanut sauce and sprinkled with chopped peanuts and cilantro

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Can I use soft or medium firm tofu?

    No, firm or extra firm tofu works best.

    Can I grill my satay?

    Absolutely! 10 to 12 minutes on each side on a low flame should do it!

    baked tofu on skewers with a small bowl of delicious peanut sauce
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    Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

    A flavor-packed vegan dish made of marinated and baked tofu skewers with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. It's super easy to make, delicious and addicting!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time42 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 618kcal

    Equipment

    • 8 wooden skewers

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz firm tofu diced into 1-inch thick
    • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
    • chopped cilantro for garnish

    Marinade:

    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon red/yellow Thai curry paste heaping
    • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
    • ⅓ teaspoon salt

    Peanut Sauce

    • ¾ cup coconut milk
    • ½ cup smooth roasted peanut butter
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste heaping
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients.
    • Toss in the tofu and marinate for 15 minutes.
    • Insert the tofu pieces into the skewers, you'll have beetween 3-4 pieces on each skewer.
    • Place on oven safe wire rack on a cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
    • Meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium low heat, add the peanut sauce ingredients and simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened while stiring constantly.
    • Pour the sauce into a small bowl and set aside.
    • Remove the baked tofu from the oven and brush with peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 5mg
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