Tofu skewers with peanut sauce
With spring approaching, I can't help but prepare for the warmer months, picnics and barbecues in city parks. The stars of this summer will definitely be these marinated tofu skewers with peanut sauce which you can bake in the oven or on the grill. You might also want to try these Tofu skewers with vegetables , this crispy baked tofu or this tofu alla cacciatora to explore the versatility of tofu!
Why you'll love this smoked tofu recipe
- Quick: you will need to spend very little time preparing your tofu kebabs. You will only have to be patient when marinating the tofu and cooking it in the oven or on the grill.
- Simple: In addition to being quick, these kebabs are very easy to prepare and require only a few simple steps.
- Special sauce: the tofu skewers are accompanied by a delicious peanut butter and soy sauce.
- Gluten-free these skewers can be gluten-free. Make sure you use a gluten-free soy sauce.
Here are all the ingredients you'll need
- 300 g extra firm tofu
For marinating
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp soya bean sauce can be replaced with soya sauce
- 1 clove of garlic
- 50 ml water
For the sauce
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- 3 tsp agave syrup
- 25 ml water
Preparation (step-by-step)
1. Prepare the marinade by mixing all the 'marinade' ingredients in a large container.
2. Press the tofu with a clean kitchen towel, pressing gently to remove the water from the tofu. and cut it into 1 cm cubes.
3. Put the tofu inside the marinade and mix well.
4. Turn on the oven at 220°C ventilated function and leave the tofu to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
5. Prepare the peanut butter sauce by putting all the 'sauce' ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
6. Compose your skewers and place them on a baking tray with baking paper.
7. Bake for 30 minutes at 220°C. Turn each skewer after the first 15 minutes for even cooking.
8. Enjoy your kebabs with peanut butter sauce.
Pro tip
Marinating the tofu: The longer you leave the tofu to marinate, the more taste and flavour it will absorb. You can leave the tofu to marinate in a container left in the fridge for 2 days.
Storage tips
Once your kebabs are cooked, eat them immediately or put the tofu cubes inside an airtight container in the fridge and eat them within 3 days.
Now that you have all the information to prepare this vegan strawberry banana milkshake, all you have to do is get to work. Have fun in the kitchen!
Tofu skewers with peanut butter sauce
Equipment
- 6 skewer sticks
- 1 baking paper
- 1 baking tray
Ingredients
- 300 g firm tofu
For the marinade
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp soy bean sauce can be replaced with soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 50 ml water
For the sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- 3 tsp agave syrup
- 25 ml water
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing all the 'marinade' ingredients in a large container.
- Press the tofu with a clean kitchen towel and cut it into 1 cm cubes.
- Put the tofu inside the marinade and mix well.
- Turn on the oven at 220°C ventilated function and leave the tofu to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the peanut butter sauce by putting all the 'sauce' ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Compose your skewers and place them on a baking tray with baking paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 220°C. Turn each skewer after the first 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Enjoy your skewers with peanut butter sauce.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe, see you soon!
