Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili

Name: Nutty Senegalese Yassa Tofu with Lime and Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g firm tofu; 2 limes; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 100g roasted peanuts; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 250ml vegetable stock; 1 red pepper; 1 green pepper; 2 medium carrots; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; Salt; Fresh cilantro; Sliced chili

Tangy and Spicy Tofu Dish

A vibrant plant-based twist on the classic Senegalese Yassa, this dish infuses marinated tofu with the bold flavors of lime, chili, and peanuts.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tofu Marinade

400g firm tofu

cut into cubes

2 limes

juiced and zested

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons chili flakes

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Peanut Sauce

100g roasted peanuts

finely chopped

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

250ml vegetable stock

For the Yassa Base

1 red pepper

sliced

1 green pepper

sliced

2 medium carrots

julienned

1 tablespoon white vinegar

Salt

to taste

For Garnishing

Fresh cilantro

chopped

Sliced chili

optional for extra heat

Preparation

Marinating the Tofu

Mix Marinade

In a bowl, mix lime juice and zest, soy sauce, olive oil, chili flakes, and black pepper.

Coat Tofu

Add tofu cubes to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly.

Marinate

Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

Heat Oil

Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.

Avoid burning the garlic as it turns bitter! For creamier sauce, blend the peanuts after sautéing.

Stir in Peanuts and Spices

Stir in chopped peanuts, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Tofu

Brown the marinated tofu cubes in a hot pan until golden on all sides.

Cooking the Yassa Base

In the same pan, add peppers and carrots, stir fry until slightly tender.

Combining Everything

Return tofu to the pan, add peanut sauce, and mix with vegetables.

Plating & Serving