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Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Steamed Kale Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
14 oz extra firm tofu
3 cups kale, torn into bite sized pieces, no hard stems

Marinade:
4 tbl soy sauce (low sodium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbl sesame oil
1 tbl rice vinegar
1 tbl ginger, minced
1-2 tea honey, maple syrup or brown sugar
1 tbs corn starch

Peanut sauce:
1 1/2 tbs sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar (I usually cut back a bit as it can get very sweet!)
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (or more or you like it spicy!)
2 1/2 peanut butter (natural, no sugar added)
Directions:
Directions:
First, prepare the tofu as the longer it marinated the better it tastes! Also start making your rice- we do brown rice which takes longer to cook.

With a paper towel or two get out as much liquid from the tofu as you can (squeeze gently between your palms). Then cut into bite sized pieces.

In a Ziploc bag (I have used a bowl to be more environmentally friendly but when you try to mix the tofu breaks.. a bag lets you get everything together more easily) mix the marinade ingredients.

Add the tofu and coat all the pieces. Let this marinate at least 30 minutes. Then add corn starch and cover all the pieces.

Heat oven to 425 degrees F and then put tofu on a greased pan and bake for 25 minutes. If you like your tofu on the softer side, it is done! We like ours firm and even a bit charred so I bake another 10-15 minutes.

Tear kale into bite sized pieces, taking the stems out. Steam in a colander over hot water for 3 min or so or until soft.

Serve rice, add kale, tofu and sauce.

Of course, use any veggies you like! Dhilan will eat the tofu plain, it is so flavorful. But even better with peanut sauce (I always make extra as everyone loves it).
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
We make this meal- or some variation- every couple of weeks. We love this meal as it is filling and healthy. I sometimes make the tofu and sauce ahead of time so it is less work the day we eat it. It keeps well for several days.

 

 

 

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