Best Tofu With Miso Peanut Sauce Recipes

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BAKED CRISPY PEANUT TOFU



Baked Crispy Peanut Tofu image

Delicious peanut butter tofu made with 8 simple ingredients. Baked until crispy and sautéed in a savory-sweet peanut sauce. Perfect for Asian-inspired bowls, salads, stir-fries, and more!

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Entree     Side

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 oz extra firm tofu ( (preferably organic, non-GMO))
3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce ( (or coconut aminos))
1 tsp chili garlic sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp maple syrup
4-5 Tbsp cornstarch ((for crispy tofu! You can try subbing arrowroot, but we haven't tested it and can't guarantee the results))
2 ½ Tbsp creamy peanut butter ((or other nut or seed butter))
2 Tbsp tamari ((or coconut aminos, but add more to taste as it's less salty))
1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp sesame oil
Rice
Cauliflower rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Start pressing tofu using a tofu press, or wrap in clean, absorbent towel and set something heavy - like a cast iron skillet or books - on top to press out the moisture. Press for about 15-20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, tamari, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl and whisking thoroughly to combine. Set aside.
  • Cut pressed tofu into 3/4-inch cubes and add to a large plate. Top with tamari or soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup. Gently toss to combine using hands or a spoon. Let marinate 2-3 minutes, stirring/tossing occasionally.
  • Use a slotted spoon or your hands to transfer tofu to a quart-size or large freezer bag. Add cornstarch 1 Tbsp at a time and toss to coat. Continue adding more cornstarch and tossing until tofu is coated in a gummy, white layer (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
  • Transfer tofu to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping at the 18-minute mark to encourage even baking. It should be firm to the touch, firm on the edges, and slightly browned on the exterior once removed from the oven. Bake slightly longer if needed.
  • Heat a large metal or cast iron skillet (12 inch) over medium heat. Once hot, add tofu and the peanut sauce. Toss to coat. Stirring frequently, sauté the tofu for about 2 minutes, or until the tofu is hot and well coated with peanut sauce.
  • At this point it's ready to eat! Enjoy as is or with any Asian-inspired dish. We love it with our Mango Curry, Noodle-Free Pad Thai, or these Thai Noodle Bowls!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portions, Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Protein 16.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1356 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.56 g

TOFU WITH MISO PEANUT SAUCE



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Miso, a paste made from fermented soybeans and grains, has a rich, salty and complex flavor. It's high in B vitamins, protein and manganese, as well as many phytonutrients that are believed to have antioxidant properties. Pomegranate molasses, though a Middle Eastern food, is a nice complement in this recipe. You can find miso at Whole Foods and at markets that sell Japanese foods, as well as at some Asian markets. You can find pomegranate molasses at Middle Eastern markets. This makes enough sauce for a pound of tofu.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick

Time 10m

Yield 14 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup red miso
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup smooth unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter
1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons water (more to taste)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Thin out as desired with water. Brush or spoon onto sliced tofu (cooked or uncooked).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 46, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 185 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED TOFU WITH MISO SAUCE



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This basic tofu is delicious alone and with the miso sauce. But you have a host of other options as well: you can smother it with sautéed mushrooms or onions, you can put it in a sandwich with the works, or you can even slice it thinly then toss it with skinny udon noodles and peanut sauce. There are endless possibilities.

Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tofu, drained
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Soy sauce, to taste, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, or tamari will work
Miso Sauce, recipe follows
Scallions, slivered
Black sesame seeds, toasted, Several pinches
6 tablespoons white miso
2 teaspoons sugar, Or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon lemon, fresh, Meyer lemon, or Yuzu juice (or more to taste) work as well
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, Mirin

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu then slice it crosswise into 6 pieces. Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet. Add the tofu, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until golden. At first it will twitch around as the water in the tofu turns to steam, but then it will settle down. (Note: Tofu has fat in it so it will brown without adding more oil.) Once the first side is browned, turn and cook the second side, around 10 minutes in all. Shake over a tablespoon or two of your sauce of choice (soy, tamari, Worcestershire), season with salt and pepper to taste, and immediately turn off the heat. You can move to Step 2 while the tofu cooks.
  • While the tofu is cooking, using a small saucepan, mix the miso with the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over low heat and cook while stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly, about a minute. Let it cook, then stir in the lemon zest and vinegar. Taste to make sure the mixture has enough lemon (if using Meyer lemon, you might want to add a little more juice).
  • Place the tofu on a plate. Spoon the sauce over the finished tofu and garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.

BAKED TOFU IN THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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Like Thai or Indonesian-style satays? Then you're going to love this super easy vegetarian and vegan version of tofu baked in a Thai-inspired peanut sauce.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12- to 14-ounce) block of tofu , firm or extra firm
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or natural peanut butter is best; no chunks
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice or orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil (olive oil can be used if you're in a pinch)
3 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • First, press your tofu .
  • Once your tofu is well-pressed, cut it into your desired shapes. Thin slabs, triangles or even small bite-sized shapes will work.
  • Once your tofu is ready to go, pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil if you can since baked tofu sometimes gets a bit sticky, and the foil makes clean up super easy.
  • Next, prepare the sauce. Whisk together the peanut butter (melt it slightly in the microwave for just a few seconds to make this easier) with the ginger, lime juice or orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and sweet chili sauce. Before you bake your tofu, give the sauce a quick taste. It should be delicious. If not, adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Coat the tofu with the peanut sauce on all sides. You can transfer the sauce to a wide shallow bowl or dish and dip it in, or use a pastry brush to coat each piece by hand if you're working with larger pieces of tofu. We like to dip it, then brush on extra sauce.
  • Bake the tofu in the oven for about 15 to 17 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don't burn. Turn pieces over, and bake another 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: The sauce on the aluminum foil will burn a bit, don't worry. You just don't want to see the coated tofu burn.)
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 303 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize about 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BAKED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE AND COCONUT-LIME RICE



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A spicy, fragrant peanut sauce reminiscent of the groundnut stews that are popular across West Africa anchors this recipe. Any protein would be lucky to be doused and marinated in it, but tofu soaks up the peanut sauce's flavors and chars up nicely upon roasting. The tofu's neutral flavor allows the other flavors in the dish to break through. Red miso and fish sauce provide umami, honey lends a subtle sweetness and the lime zest in the coconut rice brightens it all. Finished with pickled peppers and fresh sliced scallions, this dish comes together to make an exciting but quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weekday, grains and rice, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, plus more for brushing the pan and drizzling
2/3 cup lime juice (from about 5 limes), and zest of 1 lime
Kosher salt
8 baby bell peppers or 1 medium bell pepper (any color will do), stemmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
Black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice like jasmine or basmati
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup smooth, natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon red miso
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons chopped habanero pepper, stem and seeds removed, or 1 tablespoon sambal
2 tablespoons buckwheat honey or molasses
2 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and sliced crosswise, 1/4-inch thick
3 cups peppery greens, like arugula, mizuna or baby mustard greens
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees and lightly brush a large rimmed sheet pan with oil.
  • In a small bowl, stir 4 tablespoons lime juice with 1/2 teaspoon salt until salt dissolves. Add the sliced peppers, a few cracks of black pepper and set aside.
  • In a small pot, combine the rice with 1 cup water and the coconut milk. Season with salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over medium-low until the rice is just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, until ready to serve.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons lime juice with the peanut butter, miso, ginger, fish sauce (if using), habanero, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon honey and 3/4 cup water. Stir until smooth and season to taste with salt.
  • Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on the oiled baking sheet and season with salt. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the peanut sauce over each, covering the top and allowing the sauce to run down and coat the sides. Drizzle the tops with some oil, and roast until glaze is set, deep brown and caramelized along the edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Add the remaining lime juice and 1 tablespoon honey to the leftover peanut sauce in the bowl to make the dressing; set aside.
  • Divide the greens among bowls. Add the lime zest and half the sliced scallions to the rice, then fluff with a fork. Top the greens with the rice, then the tofu. Spoon the peanut dressing over everything, and garnish with the drained pickled peppers and remaining sliced scallions.

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