Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze

Name: Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 28 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, sliced; 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp sriracha sauce; 2 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 4 tbsp warm water; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 cups jasmine rice (cooked); 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed

Thick slabs of extra-firm tofu are grilled until golden and brushed with a savory Thai-style peanut glaze, served over jasmine rice with pickled cucumbers and fresh herbs. Plan ahead: press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

32 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

28 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, sliced
1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp sriracha sauce
2 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
4 tbsp warm water
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 cups jasmine rice (cooked)
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed

Instructions

1

Press 28 oz extra-firm tofu by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy skillet on top for at least 30 minutes. Slice into thick steaks about 3/4 inch each.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp sriracha sauce, 2 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 4 tbsp warm water until smooth. Thin with a little more water if needed. Reserve half the sauce for serving.
3

Toss 1 thinly sliced English cucumber with 2 tbsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit while you grill.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Brush the grates thoroughly with oil.
5

Brush the tofu steaks on both sides with the peanut glaze. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing once more after flipping, until golden with clear grill marks.
6

Serve the tofu over 2 cups jasmine rice (cooked), drizzled with the reserved peanut sauce. Top with pickled cucumber, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup roughly crushed roasted peanuts.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze need?

For Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4.

Do I have to press the tofu for Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze?

Step 1 reads: "Press 28 oz extra-firm tofu by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy skillet on top for at least 30 minutes." Yes, if you want it to brown. Step 1 squeezes out water that would otherwise steam the surface and dilute the sauce.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze?

The entry for Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze calls for 2 tbsp maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze uses 28 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, sliced.

Does Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, peanuts, soy and sesame. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Grilled Tofu Steaks with Peanut Glaze within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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