Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Made from soy beans, tofu is a delicious, nutritious, protein-filled treat!
oil for deep frying
14 oz. box firm tofu (drain water before cutting)
2 med. size minced shallots
2 cloves minced garlic
2 fresh Thai chilies
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (can substitute 2 teaspoons sea salt)
lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon ground roasted peanuts
Made from soy beans, tofu is a delicious, nutritious, protein-filled treat!
oil for deep frying
14 oz. box firm tofu (drain water before cutting)
2 med. size minced shallots
2 cloves minced garlic
2 fresh Thai chilies
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (can substitute 2 teaspoons sea salt)
lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon ground roasted peanuts
2. In a heated wok, add shallot, garlic, Thai chili and peanut oil. Stir until golden brown and add coconut cream, peanut butter and palm sugar. Cook for 2 minutes, turn off the heat and add the fish sauce (or salt).
3. Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and place fried tofu on top, followed with peanut sauce. Sprinkle ground peanut on top and serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings