MARINADE

Tofu satay with protein peanut sauce

Tofu satay with protein peanut sauce

  • 2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed & finely chopped
  • 15g fresh root ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 plump garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded if you like it less hot, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp agave (or honey)
  • 3 tsbp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil or olive oil
  • 100g sugar-free smooth peanut butter
  • 140ml coconut milk
  • 3/4 tbsp tamari or soya sauce
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp protein powder (Pulsin' soya, hemp & pea derived protein powders all work well)
  • 2 slices of chilli, lime wedges

PEANUT SATAY SAUCE

This satay dish is a great high protein lunch option!

Containing a double hit of protein, from the tofu and the addition of protein powder in the accompanying peanut sauce. It's really quick and easy to make (under 15 mins) as long as you have the time to marinade the tofu before you get cooking. It's also a great option for the BBQ!

Want to change up the recipe? You don't have to use tofu as the base, you can pick another source of protein to use such as halloumi. You can also pick your favourite protein powder to include in the sauce or leave it out altogether.

iNSTRUCTIONS

  1. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them for about 20-30 mins in cold water so that they do not burn when you cook the satay
  2. Make the marinade - Finely chop the lemon grass, root ginger, chillies & mix with crushed garlic in a bowl. Add the ground cumin, coriander, tumeric, honey or agave, lime juice, tamari/ soya sauce, rapeseed or olive oil. Alternatively, you can blitz this all in a food processor to form a paste
  3. Prepare the protein - Slice the tofu into thick slices about 1.5cm thick (or cubes if you are skewering them)
  4. Coat the tofu with the satay marinade for at least 30 mins in the fridge
  5. Make the satay - Put the peanut butter, coconut milk, chilli flakes, tamari or soya sauce, lime juice & protein powder of choice into a small saucepan & on a low heat melt the peanut butter & mix all the ingredients together to form a thick sauce. Pour into a bowl & decorate with 2 slices of fresh red chilli
  6. Grill marinaded tofu slices for about 4-5 mins each side. (Note: these are also great on the barbecue)
  7. Season with a twist of ground black pepper. Serve with warm protein peanut satay sauce, wedges of lime (the sharpness contrasts beautifully with the creaminess & spicy marinade) & salad

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