Vegan Tofu Satay // OIL FREE // VEGAN // WFPB RECIPE

Tofu Satay

Serves 3-4

2 packages tofu, extra firm, sliced into 12 1 1/2” x 4” slabs

Tofu Marinade
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon lime juice or about 1/2 lime
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown coconut sugar
1 stalk lemongrass, finely sliced

Satay Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon brown coconut sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 pinch of cayenne

Cucumber Salad
2 cucumbers, washed and sliced
1/4 red onion, julienned
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons brown coconut sugar

To make the tofu, preheat your oven to 400°F. Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour the marinade into a large plastic bag and add the slabs of cut tofu. Gently distribute the marinade around the bag until all the pieces of tofu are coated. Allow to marinate for 1 hour.
After 1 hour remove the tofu from the bag and place onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the tofu and bake for another 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Insert the skewer into the center of the tofu.
If you’d like to have grill marks on your tofu, at this point you can heat a grill pan and cook the skewers whole on the grill until nice marks are formed. Serve immediately

To make the satay dipping sauce place the ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.

To make the cucumber salad, toss the sliced cucumber with the red onion, jalapeño, sea salt, red onion and coconut sugar together in a medium mixing bowl. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving.

When you are ready to serve, place the skewers on a platter and serve with the satay dipping sauce, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro, lime slices, and sliced jalapeño. A great companion to the skewers is either rice or noodles! I like to serve with Jasmine or Basmati Rice!