High Protein Skewers with Peanut Sauce & Edamame Slaw

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Serves
2
Cook Time
30 minutes

~43g protein. You’re probably thinking, that’s a kick in the arse of being satay… and you’re probably right but it didn’t feel quite close enough to call it that. Whatever you call it this is a really delicious way to convert a tofu hater into a tofu lover.

~43g protein. You’re probably thinking, that’s a kick in the arse of being satay… and you’re probably right but it didn’t feel quite close enough to call it that. Whatever you call it this is a really delicious way to convert a tofu hater into a tofu lover.

Ingredients

For the tofu
  1. Extra firm tofu |400g| cut into 3-4cm cubes
  2. Soy sauce |2 tbsp|
  3. Sesame oil |1 tbsp|
  4. Garlic powder |1 tsp|
  5. Ground coriander |1 tsp|
  6. Ground turmeric |1 tsp|
  7. Cornflour |1½ tbsp|
For the peanut sauce
  1. Smooth peanut butter |80g|
  2. Coconut milk |100ml| light
  3. Soy sauce |2 tbsp|
  4. Lime juice |1 tbsp|
  5. Sriracha or chilli sauce |1 tsp| adjust to taste
  6. Maple syrup or brown sugar |1 tsp|
  7. Garlic clove |1 small| grated
  8. Warm water |Splash| to loosen
For the peanut and edamame slaw
  1. Frozen edamame |200g| cooked and cooled
  2. Cabbage |150g| finely sliced
  3. Carrot |1 large| julienned or coarsely grated
  4. Spring onions |2| finely sliced
  5. Roasted peanuts |20g| roughly chopped
For the slaw dressing
  1. Peanut butter |1½ tbsp|
  2. Soy sauce |1 tbsp|
  3. Lime juice |1 tbsp|
  4. Sesame oil |1 tsp|
  5. Maple syrup |1 tsp|
  6. Warm water |1–2 tbsp| to loosen
  7. Salt | | to taste
To serve
  1. Fresh coriander | |
  2. Lime wedges | |
  3. Chilli flakes or sliced red chilli | |

Ingredients

For the salad
Tofu
150g
Chickpeas
1 can (400g)
Green Lentils
100g
Spinach
150g
Almonds
2 tbsp
Tempeh
100g
Olive oil
1 tsp
Avocado
1
Chilli Flakes
Pinch

Method

Marinate the tofu
  1. Soak the skewers in water for 10 minutes if using wood or bamboo
  2. Toss the tofu in the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground coriander and turmeric
  3. Leave for at least 10 minutes while you prep everything else
  4. When ready to cook dust evenly with the cornflour and toss to coat
Make the peanut sauce
  1. Whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, maple syrup and grated garlic until smooth
  2. Loosen with a splash of warm water until thick but pourable
  3. Taste and adjust
Make the slaw
  1. Cook the edamame in salted boiling water for 2 minutes
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water
  3. Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, maple syrup and enough warm water to make a loose dressing
  4. Toss with the cabbage, carrot, edamame and spring onions
  5. Scatter over the peanuts
  6. Taste and season
Cook the tofu - grill or broil
  1. Preheat the grill to medium high
  2. Thread the marinated tofu onto skewers and place on a baking tray (optionally lined with foil)
  3. Drizzle with oil
  4. Grill for a few minutes turning halfway until golden, slightly charred and caramelised at the edges
  5. Keep an eye on them as grill temperatures vary
Serve
  1. Plate the slaw and lay the skewers alongside
  2. Spoon over plenty of peanut sauce
  3. Finish with fresh coriander, sliced chilli and lime wedges

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