Braised Tofu in Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 10-15 mins

Serves : 3-4
Ingredients:

    600g/21oz tofu cut into 4 steaks
    50ml/2fl oz vegetable oil
    2 tbsp/30g peanut butter
    80ml/2.75fl oz coconut Milk
    2 tbsp/30ml soy sauce (gluten free optional)
    7g/0.25oz ginger, cut into thin strips
    21g/0.75oz lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
    50g/2oz shallots
    21g/0.75oz jalapenos, thinly sliced
    1 tbsp/10g chives, for garnish
    250ml/8.5oz water

Method:
  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Sear tofu steaks over high heat for about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté ginger, lemongrass, jalapenos, and shallots for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add water, coconut milk, soy sauce, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add tofu steaks and simmer for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cooking.
  6. Serve with the braising sauce and garnish with chives.