Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
The tofu can marinate in the fridge for up to 3 days, then just grill on your BBQ when ready to enjoy. These also work great as a party appetizer.
Servings: 8 skewers
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.
Notes
*If you are new to pressing tofu, check out The Ultimate Guide to Pressing Tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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