Name: Tofu Peanut Satay and Cucumber Skewers Topped with Toasty Peanuts and Fresh Mint
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 English cucumber, peeled into long thin ribbons; 1 Tbsp peanut butter; 3 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce); 2 Tbsp sesame oil; 2 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup coconut milk; 3 Tbsp peanut butter; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce); 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp ginger, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes or dash of hot sauce (optional); 1 pinch sea salt; ½ cup toasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 1 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

15 min

Yields

4 servings

Peanuts, tofu and coconut are a classic combination, and when paired with crisp cucumber ribbons and fresh mint, you get an unbelievably refreshing summertime dish. The satay sauce is creamy, sweet, zesty and salty – we recommend generously drizzling it all over your skewers.

ingredients

block firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

English cucumber, peeled into long thin ribbons

Tofu Marinade

Tbsp peanut butter

Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

Tbsp sesame oil

Tbsp maple syrup

clove garlic, minced

Satay Sauce

cup coconut milk

Tbsp peanut butter

Tbsp lime juice

tsp tamari (or soy sauce)

tsp maple syrup

small garlic clove, minced

tsp ginger, minced

pinch red pepper flakes or dash of hot sauce (optional)

pinch sea salt

Toppings

cup toasted peanuts, roughly chopped

cup mint leaves, roughly chopped

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

Make the marinade in a bowl and let the tofu sit in it for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, wash off the cucumber well. Use a vegetable peeler to peel long, thin ribbons, going from top to bottom. You should have 16 long cucumber ribbons. You will have leftover cucumber, so slice it into sticks to snack on.

Step 3

Stir together the ingredients for the satay sauce until smooth.

Step 4

Thread the marinated tofu onto skewers. If you’re using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them first.

Step 5

Place your skewers onto your BBQ or grill that’s set to medium heat and lightly oil with about 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil. Grill the tofu for 3-4 minutes per side until you see a nice browning.

Step 6

Once cooked, carefully remove the tofu from the skewers, except for one tofu cube. Then begin threading on the cucumber ribbons, interchanging between tofu and cucumber. You’ll need to fold the cucumber back and forth several times so that it’s easy to thread onto the skewer.

Step 7

Top with chopped peanuts, satay drizzle and mint leaves. You can also dip each skewer into the satay sauce.

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