Braised Tofu in Spicy Peanut Sauce

A tasty, substantial dish with many health benefits. Recent studies show that eating tofu lowers the risk of a number of age related diseases. Tofu contains high levels of isoflavones, one is called Genistein, that inhibits the growth of cancer cells because of it’s antioxidant properties. Tofu is versatile as can be bought in different consistencies depending on the recipe, firm for grilling, soft for casseroles and silken for desserts.

600g/21oz tofu cut into 4 steaks
50ml/2fl oz vegetable oil
2 tbsp/30g peanut butter
80ml/2.75fl oz coconut Milk
2 tbsp/30ml soy sauce (gluten free optional)
7g/0.25oz ginger, cut into thin strips
21g/0.75oz lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
50g/2oz shallots
21g/0.75oz jalapenos, thinly sliced
1 tbsp/10g chives, for garnish
250ml/8.5oz water

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