Snacks
Tofu Satay Skewers
Grilled tofu skewers with a spicy peanut sauce. High protein, vegan, and a genuinely exciting snack or starter that makes tofu taste like something you would order.
290
kcal
20g
protein
12g
carbs
19g
fat
Per serving · makes 2 · 25 minutes
Ingredients
- •200 g firm tofu, pressed and cut into thick strips
- •1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oil, half tsp garlic powder, half tsp chilli flakes
- •For the sauce: 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp soy sauce, juice of half a lime, 1 tsp honey or jaggery, half tsp chilli, warm water to loosen
- •Wooden skewers, soaked
Method
- 1.Toss the tofu strips in the soy, oil, garlic powder and chilli flakes and leave for 10 minutes.
- 2.Thread onto skewers and grill on a hot pan, under a grill, or in an air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until charred at the edges.
- 3.Whisk the sauce ingredients with a little warm water until smooth and pourable.
- 4.Serve the skewers hot with the peanut sauce for dipping.
Coach’s note
Pressing the tofu properly, even just 15 minutes under a heavy plate, is the difference between skewers that char and skewers that steam. Do not skip it.
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