Tofu Satay Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Firm tofu - 1 lb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 Corn oil1 Tablespoon (For the Marinade:)
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon (For the Marinade:)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon (For the Marinade:)
 Turmeric2 Teaspoon (For the Marinade:)
 Mustard powder1/4 Teaspoon (For the Marinade:)
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm) (For the Marinade:)
 Onion1 Small, finely chopped (For the Marinade:)
 Vegetable stock1 Pint (For the Sauce:)
 Spring onions5 (For the Sauce:)
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm) (For the Sauce:)
 Bay leaves3 (For the Sauce:)
 Cardamom pods - 5, bruised
 Cinnamon stick1 Inch (For the Sauce:)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon (For the Sauce:)
 Clear honey2 Tablespoon (For the Sauce:)
 Coconut1 Ounce, desiccated (Curry powder - 2 teaspoons)
 Salted peanuts6 Ounce, finley crushed (Curry powder - 2 teaspoons)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a medium sized bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
2) Gently add tofu to this. Do not break up the tofu. Mix in so that the tofu is well coated with marinade.
3) Keep covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

MAKING
4) To prepare the sauce, in a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the peanuts.
5) On high power, cook for 15 minutes, until the liquid is reduced to two-thirds.
6) Strain well and reserve the liquid.
7) To this reduced liquid, add the crushed peanuts and mix well.
8) On high power, cook for 8 minutes or until thick, stirring twice in between.
9) To a casserole dish, gently transfer the tofu, discarding the marinade.
10) Over this, pour the sauce and on high power, cook covered for 3 minutes.

SERVING
11) Serve the Tofu Satay hot, in a decorative dish.
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