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Sticky peanut tofu bites served
Glazed tofu cubes served with lime and coriander

Sticky Peanut Tofu Bites

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Quick Meals Starters
Many complain that tofu is tasteless. The secret is the 'sponge effect': if we press the water out of the tofu block's structure, we make room for the tasty marinade to be absorbed. In this recipe, the honey-soy glaze caramelises onto the cubes, while the peanuts add extra crunch.
🕒 Prep Time 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kitchen paper and a weight (e.g., a tin) for pressing the tofu
  • Non-stick frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Peanuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper, place a heavy object on it (e.g., a chopping board + a tin), and let it stand for 15 minutes. Then cut into cubes.

Tip: Removing water is key to a crispy texture and absorbing flavours.
2 ✓

Mix the marinade: soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, crushed garlic, chilli. Toss the tofu in it and let it stand for 15 minutes.

Tip: The salt (soy sauce) starts to penetrate the protein, seasoning the inside too.
3 ✓

Heat the oil in the frying pan. Remove the tofu from the marinade (reserve the liquid!) and fry the cubes until golden brown on all sides.

Tip: Be patient, let the sides fry before turning.
4 ✓

Pour the reserved marinade into the pan. Let it thicken from the heat and coat the tofu like a sticky glaze.

Tip: This happens in moments, watch out so it doesn't burn!
5 ✓

Turn off the heat and toss in the roughly chopped peanuts. Serve with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

Tip: The acidity of the lime cuts through the richness of the soy sauce and honey.

Recipe FAQ

The glaze burned, what did I do wrong?
The sugar content in honey and soy sauce burns quickly at high heat. When you pour the marinade into the pan, lower the heat and keep stirring!

Ingredients

  • 200 g Firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger
  • 50 g Unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (or sesame oil)
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 bunch Fresh coriander
  • 1 pc Lime