Marinated Tofu in Peanut Sauce - Taste USA

Marinated Tofu in Peanut Sauce

  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Serving 4 Serves

This mouth-watering marinated tofu will satisfy any vegetarian, and their tastebuds too! 

Ingredients

  • 1 pack of rice noodles 
  • 2 packs of extra-firm tofu 
  • 3 radishes, thinly sliced 
  • 1 medium jicama, peeled and sliced 
  • 1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts 
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) soy sauce 
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh ginger, grated 
  • mint leaves, to garnish 

Peanut sauce:

  • ¼ cup (60 mL) coconut milk 
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) peanut butter 
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce 
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) mirin 
  • 1½ cm piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 
  • 1½ tsp (7 mL) brown sugar 

Directions

  • 1

    Cook rice noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  • 2

    Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

  • 3

    Place the radishes, turnip and bean sprouts in a bowl. Add soy sauce and ginger, and toss to combine. 

  • 4

    To make the peanut sauce, place all ingredients in blender and blend until completely mixed.

  • 5

    Arrange rice noodles and tofu on your serving plates. Top with vegetables and peanut sauce, then garnish with mint leaves to serve.