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Crispy Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This is a super quick meatless dinner that the entire family will love! Dial down the spice for kids if you want.

Ingredients

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup water plus more if needed
  • 1 clove garlic crushed or finely minced
  • 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and grated

Crispy Tofu

  • 2 350 g packs firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pieces onion chopped into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Slice tofu into 1/2-inch pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick or cast iron frying pan.

  3. Add onions to the pan and fry until browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and heat until very hot. 

  5. Add the tofu to the hot oil and fry, turning once, until browned on both sides. 

  6. While the tofu is cooking, combine the sauce ingredients, adding the water last and little by little, stirring until desired consistency is achieved.

  7. Serve the tofu with the sauce, alongside noodles or rice and vegetables.