
Ready in 50 minutes
Serves 4 people
VEGAN-friendly
Ingredients
1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu
5 tbsp light tamari or coconut aminos
3 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp lime juice
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Cut tofu in half, width wise, and press tofu between paper towels, squeezing as much water out as possible. Take new pieces of paper towel, repeat this process.
Prepare peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, 2 tbsp tamari/coconut aminos, 2 tbsp maple syrup, lime juice and 2 tsp sesame oil. Whisk thoroughly and set aside
Cut pressed tofu into bite-size cubes and add to a medium size bowl. Toss with remaining tamari/coconut aminos, sesame oil and maple syrup. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes
Add cornstarch and toss to coat
Transfer tofu to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping half-way through
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, once hot add tofu and sauce mixture. Cook until tofu is hot and well coated with sauce