Yummy! And kid-friendly too, if you aren't too generous with the chile paste.
Serve with rice or asian noodles (bean thread, rice vermicelli, or soba) and a steamed green vegetable, a nice crisp salad, or a platter of raw vegetables.
TOFU:
1. Cut the block of tofu into 6 slabs crosswise. Blot well with tea towels or paper towels, then cut each slab in half to make 2 squares. Finally, cut each square on the diagonal to make triangles.
2. Spread the olive oil evenly over the surface of a wide skillet and heat. Add the tofu and saute over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, 10-15 minutes (approximately 5-7 minutes each side). Sprinkle with a little salt to taste. Set aside to cool.
PEANUT SAUCE:
1. Combine all ingredients (except tofu) in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Whisk together and heat to a gentle simmer. ** Be careful with the heat, this sauce 'breaks' easily!
2. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a bit more water if too thick. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: It is a good idea to start with just 1/2 teaspoon of the Thai red chile paste, and adjust the spice gradually while tasting. Dissolving the chile paste in a bit of hot water before adding to the sauce makes the adjustment process go a little quicker.
SERVE:
To serve, arrange some of the tofu triangles on each plate and drizzle with the sauce. Or, for a fun effect, thread the triangles onto skewers, then spoon the sauce over them. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
From Vegan Express by Nava Atlas (2008)
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (103g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 136 | ||
Calories from Fat: 88 (65%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 9.8g | 13 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.8g | 9 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.6g | ||
Cholesterol 1.9mg | 1 % | |
Sodium 482.3mg | 17 % | |
Potassium 182.2mg | 5 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 4 % | |
Sugars, other 3.7g | ||
Protein 10.4g | 15 % | |
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Calories per serving: 136
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