Tofu Benin with Tomato-Peanut Sauce
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh garlic
- 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut in half lengthwise
- 2 medium onions
- 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 cup green olives, halved
- Make paste: In small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, Old Bay seasoning and pepper.
- Cut each tofu slab on the diagonal, making 4 triangles.
- Spread each piece of tofu with paste, covering evenly on both sides.
- Place coated tofu slices on plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Coarsely chop one onion.
- In food processor, puree chopped onion and tomatoes.
- Set aside.
- Cut remaining onion in half and then into 12-inch slices.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes, reducing heat if necessary.
- Add puree mixture, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper and salt to taste.
- Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Dissolve peanut butter in 1 12 cups lukewarm water.
- Using whisk, mix into tomato sauce.
- Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in olives.
- Add coated tofu to pan, pushing each piece into sauce so it is covered.
- Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, so paste has time to blend into and flavor sauce, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
fresh ginger, fresh garlic, bay seasoning, freshly ground pepper, firm, onions, tomatoes, vegetable oil, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper, smooth natural peanut butter, green olives
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tofu-benin-with-tomato-peanut-sauce/ (may not work)