Creamy Peanut Tofu with Steamed Vegetables

Thermomix recipe: Creamy Peanut Tofu with Steamed Vegetables. Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 2. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 300 g firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed (approx. 2 cm)
• 150 g broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 500 g water (for steaming)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15 g fresh ginger, peeled
• 80 g smooth peanut butter
• 40 g soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 20 g lime juice (approx. 1 lime)
• 15 g maple syrup (or agave nectar)
• 50 g water
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (for serving)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced (for serving)

Instructions

1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 2 cm cubes. Prepare the broccoli florets, carrot slices, and bell pepper slices.
2. Add garlic and ginger to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
3. Add peanut butter, soy sauce (or tamari), lime juice, maple syrup, 50 g water, and chilli flakes (if using) to the bowl. Mix 20 sec / Speed 4. Scrape down the sides.
4. Transfer the peanut sauce to a separate bowl and set aside. No need to clean the mixing bowl.
5. Pour 500 g water into the mixing bowl. Place the simmering basket with the broccoli florets and carrot slices inside the bowl.
6. Arrange the tofu cubes and bell pepper slices in the Varoma dish and tray, ensuring some gaps for steam circulation. Place the Varoma onto the mixing bowl.
7. Steam the tofu and vegetables 15-20 min / Varoma / Speed 2. Check vegetables for desired tenderness; adjust time if needed.
8. Carefully remove the Varoma and simmering basket. Discard the water from the mixing bowl.
9. Pour the reserved peanut sauce back into the mixing bowl. Add the steamed tofu and vegetables. Gently mix 2 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to warm the sauce and coat the ingredients evenly.
10. Transfer to serving bowls. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onion. Serve immediately with rice or noodles if desired.

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