Author: Out of this world vegan food on a stick! Need I say more? Why is it that food on a stick is extra scrumptious. And grill marks too. Grill marks make everything look more scrumptious. And then peanut butter sauce!! One of the most scrumptious flavors of all. So naturally, you can assume that these Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce are scrumptious times 3.
Not only are these grilled tofu skewers out of the world delicious, but they can also be mostly prepared ahead of time. The pressed tofu can marinate in the fridge for up to 3 days, and the spicy peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge as well. So all you have to do is grill the tofu up when you're ready to serve. Easy peasy.
I love serving these grilled tofu skewers along with rice or a baked potato, a salad or some grilled veggies. But if you are looking for a party appetizer, you can cut the tofu in half, and serve them on mini skewers. So cute.
Now time to fire up your BBQ! (Or grill pan in my case)...
To make Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce: first drain and press the tofu. Once the tofu is pressed, cut the block into 8 long tofu slices. Or for an appetizer, you can cut the sticks in half to make 16 small sticks.
Add the soy sauce, water, agave, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to a sealable bag or dish and mix. Add the tofu slices to the mixture and let marinate covered in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
To make the spicy peanut sauce mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using so they don't burn. Thread the tofu onto the skewers lengthwise.
Note: I didn't do this because I only had these really long awkward metal skewers that don't fit into my grill pan, so I ended up skewering them after they grilled, which was tricky and burnt my fingers, so don't do what I did!!
Heat your BBQ or grill pan over medium-high heat. When hot, grill the skewers for 10 - 15 minutes, turning as needed until grill marks form on each side, brushing with the leftover marinade as they cook.
Remove from the heat and serve hot with the spicy peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Decorate with any garnishes you like.
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Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Servings: skewers
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Ingredients
For the grilled tofu skewers:
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed for 30 minutes or longer*
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the spicy peanut sauce:
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or similar hot sauce, (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional garnishes:
- lime wedges
- 1 handful cilantro,, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts,, roughly chopped
Instructions
- For the tofu: once the tofu is pressed, cut the block into 8 long sticks. Or for an appetizer, you can cut the sticks in half to make 16 small sticks. Add the soy sauce, water, agave, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to a sealable bag or dish and mix. Add the tofu to the mixture and let marinate covered in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
- For the spicy peanut sauce: mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- To grill the tofu: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using so they don't burn. Thread the tofu onto the skewers lengthwise. Heat your BBQ or grill pan over medium-high heat. When hot, grill the skewers for 10 - 15 minutes, turning as needed until grill marks form on each side, brushing with the leftover marinade as they cook. Remove from the heat and serve hot with the spicy peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Decorate with any garnishes you like.
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Sam.
Anna says
Can you cook in a air fryer with racks?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Great question, Anna! Yes, you can use an air fryer with racks—just make sure there’s good airflow and rotate if needed so everything cooks evenly.
Mindy says
I made this for a holiday party, and everyone loved it! I didn't make skewers; instead, I cut the super-firm tofu in half and then cut it into rectangular slices. I grilled them on my cast-iron stove-top grill, then put them on a platter, drizzled the peanut sauce by cutting a corner of a baggie, and topped them with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Thank you for an easy, delicious recipe. The skewers sound like fun, and I will try them another time 🙂
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Mindy! That sounds absolutely delicious 😍 I love how you served it, and I’m so glad it was a hit at your party!
Suz says
I would like to try this on an indoor electric grill. Has anyone tried this? Would I grill for the same amount of time as on the outdoor grill?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Suz, yes, I have a grill pan that I put on my stove and it works great on that. The timing will be the same for the indoor grill. Enjoy!
Rebecca says
This is easy to prepare and sooooo good! I've made it multiple times and it's always delicious - it's become a BBQ staple in our house. Thanks for a great recipe!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
You're most welcome Rebecca!! So thrilled you love it, thank you for the review 🙂
Martin Tallon says
I've found out from experience that when you buy tofu, if you put it into the freezer 1-2 days then thaw it out it comes out with the texture of a cellulose sponge with millions of air bubbles in it. Squeeze the liquid out of it, then you can put it into any flavored marinade you want and it will soak it up like a sponge. Then cut it anyway wanted and cook it.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Martin! Yes, freezing tofu gives it a super spongy texture—some people love it, and others not so much. It’s definitely worth trying to see if you like it! Personally, it’s not my favorite, but you might enjoy it.
Nicole R says
Hi Sam, I froze my tofu then thawed and pressed out water. I used 2x the marinade and it was completely soaked into the tofu in seconds! Should I continue to add more marinade until it doesn’t soak it all up or will that make it too heavily spiced? Hoppy to grill for July 4 in the US!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
No need to add more marinade, so long as it sits in it for a long enough time before cooking. Hope you enjoy!