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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Vegan Tofu Satay Skewers (GF)

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - April 16, 2016 By Rhian Williams 9 Comments

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    I'm so excited to share the recipe for this Vegan Tofu Satay. It's super satisfying, just as delicious as its chicken counterpart, and also incidentally gluten-free and really healthy.

    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)

    I've said before about how much I enjoy making tofu more exciting and this Tofu Satay is basically my Peanut Tofu taken to the next level.

    It all starts off with a very simple 5-ingredient marinade for the tofu, which ensures it's packed full of flavour. You definitely have to use firm tofu for this, not the soft silken kind.

    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)

    But the flavour doesn't stop there, because I'm also going to show you how to whisk together a few simple ingredients to make an incredibly delicious peanut dipping sauce that you'll want to just eat with a spoon.

    These skewers may look fancy, but they're really simple to make so they'd be great for a quick dinner, but also special enough for sharing at a party. They're great served alongside rice, or even cauliflower rice, and pair especially well with this Vegan Thai Mango Salad.

    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)

    Happy dunking!

    Looking for more tofu recipes? You might like my:

    • Tofu Pad Thai
    • Tofu Satay Curry
    • Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu
    • Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)

    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)

    This Vegan Tofu Satay is super satisfying and just as delicious as its chicken counterpart.
    3.17 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: vegan grilling idea, vegan peanut tofu, vegan tofu satay
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil, rapeseed oil or coconut oil)
    • 400 g (14oz) firm tofu

    For the marinade:

    • 1 heaped tablespoon smooth peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
    • 3 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • Pinch of cayenne chilli pepper, to taste

    For the satay sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari if gluten-free)
    • Juice of ½ lime
    • Pinch of cayenne chilli pepper, to taste

    To serve:

    • Fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Pat tofu dry with a paper towel, then cut into small cubes
    • In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for the marinade
    • Place the tofu in this bowl, making sure that every piece is covered in equal amounts of sauce (you can either cook this tofu immediately or covered and put in the fridge to leave to marinate for up to 12 hours)
    • Heat up some oil in a large wide-bottomed frying pan and add tofu once hot
    • Fry the tofu for about 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy, golden brown and slightly caramelised
    • Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the satay sauce. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary
    • Place the pieces of tofu on skewers*, transfer onto a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Serve the sauce in a small bowl next to it to dunk the skewers into

    Notes

    *As it can be quite tricky to cook these with skewers unless you're using a BBQ or a grill, I prefer to put the skewers through them just to serve, but you can also fry them on skewers if you'd prefer to do it that way round. If so, make sure skewers have been soaked in water first if using wooden ones.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Tofu Satay (GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 89
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Flora

      April 29, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      So filling and delicious thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 29, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        Thank you!

    2. Stacey

      July 04, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      If marinate the tofu in the fridge, does this make the tofu more sour?

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        July 05, 2018 at 2:21 am

        It shouldn't!

    3. Abby

      September 07, 2018 at 10:58 am

      I’m never made tofu before.. if it’s sessoned to I just warm it up in pan for awhile.. it’s already cubed

      Reply
    4. Sara

      January 21, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Can I freeze it?

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        January 21, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Yes should be ok!

    5. Jen

      April 29, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious! I love the lime juice in the peanut sauce. So good! I can imagine using the satay sauce for many other meals.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 29, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

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