Description
Enjoy the irresistible crunch of this Baked Crispy Peanut Tofu, a delectable vegan dish featuring tofu cubes baked to perfection and coated in a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep tofu: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss pressed and cubed tofu with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, and neutral oil.
- Bake tofu: Arrange tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Make peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and warm water until smooth.
- Coat tofu: Toss baked tofu with peanut sauce until coated.
- Serve: Serve tofu topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This tofu pairs well with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
- For a spicy kick, add sriracha or chili flakes to the peanut sauce.
- For extra texture, sprinkle crushed peanuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
