Salt and Pepper Tofu Party Skewers
This super easy and delicious party appetizer is fast and fancy, just like the glittering streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. These flavorful, pan-fried tofu triangles are perfect for dipping in a rich peanut sauce. Stovetop-roasted peppers add color and flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package House Foods Tofu, firm - sliced into small triangles and patted dry
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1 bell pepper, any color
Sauce:
½ cup peanut butter
2 ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
1 ½ Tablespoon tamari
⅓ cup warm water
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon fresh ginger, optional
Bamboo or Wooden Skewers for serving
Instructions
- Sauce: Add all the peanut sauce ingredients to a blender and blend from low to high until smooth. Pour into a small sauce bowl. Place in the fridge to chill and thicken for at least thirty minutes before serving.
- Slice your bell pepper into quarters and remove the seeds and stem. Turn a gas stove on high and roast the bell pepper with the slices directly on the burner in the flame. The bell pepper will soften and become charred in just a few seconds. Turn off heat, flip bell pepper and repeat with flame on high for a few more seconds. Remove the charred bell pepper from the heat and slice into one inch square-ish pieces. If you do not have a gas stove, you can pan-saute the bell pepper or use a traditional grill to heat them. Or just slice them and serve them raw, also delicious!
- Prep the tofu. Drain the excess liquid from the container, pat the tofu dry with a large bunch of paper towels or a clean dish towel. Slice the tofu into small thick triangles - eight per package of tofu.
- Warm a large skillet over high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the tofu. Cook the tofu for about 5-7 minutes, using a spatula to flip it every few minutes to cook evenly on all sides. The tofu will start to turn golden yellow along the edges.
- When the tofu is done, remove it from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the salt and pepper and optional cayenne and toss well to season and coat all sides.
- Skewer your tofu and bell pepper, alternating with each. Continue creating skewers until all your ingredients are used up. Serve the skewers alongside the peanut sauce. Serve warm.