Name: Peanut Tofu with Coconut Rice
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 block extra-firm tofu (pressed); 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((tamari for gluten free)); 2 tbsp cornstarch; null null oil spray (for baking); 1 cup uncooked white rice; 0.5 cup full fat coconut milk; 1.25 cup water; null pinch salt; 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup full fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((tamari for gluten free)); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp fresh grated ginger; 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice ((about 1 lime)); null to_garnish cilantro (chopped); null to_garnish peanuts; null to_serve steamed kale; null to_serve broccoli

Instructions

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1

Press the extra-firm tofu (2 block) by wrapping in paper towels. Place a plate or pan on top, and put heavy books on top. Press for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour. (Skip this step by purchasing firm tofu in a vacuum pack.)
2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the tofu into 2 inch squares or rectangles and place in a large bowl. Drizzle on the low sodium soy sauce (3 tbsp) and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle on the cornstarch (2 tbsp) and toss gently.
3

Spray the parchment paper with [oil spray]. Arrange the tofu pieces evenly on the pan, spray the tops lightly with [oil spray] and bake for 25 minutes until crispy and lightly golden brown.
4

Once the tofu is baking, make the coconut rice: Rinse the uncooked white rice (1 cup), then add it to a medium pot, along with the full fat coconut milk (0.5 cup), water (1.25 cup) and a [pinch salt]. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 18 minutes. Turn off the heat, and fluff with a fork.
5

Once the rice is cooking, make the peanut sauce: In a large pan, add the creamy peanut butter (0.5 cup), full fat coconut milk (1 cup), low sodium soy sauce (2 tbsp), maple syrup (2 tbsp), fresh grated ginger (2 tsp), garlic (2 clove), minced, and fresh lime juice (2 tbsp). Turn the heat to medium. Stir constantly until smooth and creamy, about 5-10 minutes.
6

When the tofu is done baking, carefully add it to the pan with the sauce, and stir to coat the tofu pieces. Serve immediately over the coconut rice, sprinkling [chopped cilantro] and [peanuts] on top, if desired. Serve with [steamed kale] or [broccoli].