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Eggplant & Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By: Thomas Published: 4 May, 21 Updated: 6 Oct, 21 26 Comments

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5 from 7 votes
Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay
Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

In need of a quick (30-minute!), easy, and extra flavorful tofu recipe?

I have got you covered with this one! Chewy tofu meets extra tender eggplant in a rich, creamy, and spicy satay peanut sauce!

Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

30 minutes and 10 ingredients. That's all it takes to make this peanutty tofu dish!

First, you want to sauté the tofu until golden brown. You can shallow-fry, or deep fry. Frying the tofu not only gives it a more chewy texture, but it also prevents it from crumbling once we add the sauce.

Once your tofu is golden brown, set aside. It's time to sauté the eggplant until tender.

Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

Make sure your eggplant is cooked through and super tender, you don't want a crispy or undercooked texture here.

Quick tip: for a better texture and less bitterness, I highly recommend peeling the eggplant.

Now onto the sauce, which is where all the flavors are! The peanut sauce consists of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, it's up to you!), soy sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup. Then for the aromatics we have minced ginger, garlic, and sriracha for spiciness.

Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

Stir the eggplant and tofu with the peanut sauce, cook for another 5 minutes and serve hot on a bed of rice! It's super saucy, rich, comforting, and packed with flavor!

Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

This dish is best served immediately. It can definitely be served the next day (it's still delicious!) but it won't be as saucy since the tofu and the eggplant will absorb some of the peanut sauce.

Looking for more tofu recipes? Check out this Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce, Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots, or these Sweet & Sour Tofu Bowls!

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay
Eggplant & Tofu with Peanut Satay

Eggplant & Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Author: Thomas
Sautéed tofu and eggplant cooked in a rich, creamy, and spicy satay peanut sauce! Delicious over steamed white rice!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Total Time : 35 mins
Servings 2 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 7 ounces firm tofu diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium eggplant peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes

Peanut Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • ½ inch ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha
  • ¼ cup water
  • for serving: white rice, chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts
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Instructions
 

  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the diced tofu and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown on each side. Transfer the tofu to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat another tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the diced eggplant and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and cooked through. In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, ginger, sriracha, and water.
  • Once the eggplant is tender, add the tofu back to the skillet. Pour in the peanut satay sauce and stir to coat. Cook for another 3-5 minutes to let the eggplant and tofu absorb some of the sauce.
  • Serve warm on top of steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 410 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1 g | Protein: 17.5 g | Fat: 29.6 g | Fiber: 7.8 g | Sugar: 12.9 g
Course : Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine : Asian
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  1. EO

    May 05, 2021 at 1:26 am

    5 stars
    My husband made this tonight. It was delicious. A little spicy, super savory, and all around tasty.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 06, 2021 at 7:33 am

      Glad you liked it! 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  2. Maria O'Neill

    May 05, 2021 at 11:10 am

    So delicious Thomas, thank you, recipe has gone to my ‘favourites’ file
    5/5

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 06, 2021 at 7:35 am

      Thanks Maria! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anne

    May 05, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    Really quick and simple to make and VERY tasty! We had it with noodles.

    Thank you Thomas.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 06, 2021 at 7:36 am

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  4. Laurie

    May 06, 2021 at 12:46 am

    Will be trying this in the near future, looks delish!!!!!!~

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 06, 2021 at 7:37 am

      Thanks Laurie! Hope you will like it!

      Reply
  5. Mafalda

    May 06, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    I had this tonight for dinner, it was super delicious and so quick and simple! Absolutely perfect combination of ingredients.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 07, 2021 at 6:22 am

      Thanks for your feedback Mafalda!

      Reply
  6. James Traver

    May 07, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thomas,
    You nailed the peanut sauce. We had this dish last night and it is wonderful.
    Jim

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 08, 2021 at 6:55 am

      Thanks Jim!

      Reply
  7. James Traver

    May 07, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    Thomas,
    You nailed the peanut sauce. We had this dish last night and it was exceptional. We will be using it in other satay-type dishes.
    Jim

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 08, 2021 at 6:55 am

      Glad you liked it 🙂 I appreciate your feedback!

      Reply
  8. Matthew Green

    May 29, 2021 at 12:44 am

    This recipe is a winner! I added a chopped bell pepper to saute along with the eggplant, and it turned out great! I will definitely be adding this to my rotation.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 29, 2021 at 5:57 am

      Thanks so much for your feedback Matthew! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Christina

    June 08, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    I have been disheartened for such a long time as many of my favourite Asian meal recipes require this sauce and I couldn't find a vegan gluten free version. That is until now! I was unsure how it would taste due to the amount of miso as I'm not a huge fan, but knowing your recipes I was sure I was on to a winner and of course it is delicious! Thank you Thomas, always blown away by your recipes.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      June 10, 2021 at 5:50 am

      Thanks for your great feedback Chrinista 🙂
      However there is no miso in this recipe ^^

      Reply
  10. Dawn

    July 13, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    I plan to make this, but with broccoli florets & sliced mushrooms (& fresh spinach if I have it) instead of the eggplant. The results should be very similar to a Thai dish I love called Pra Ram, so thanks so much for this easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Thomas

      July 17, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      You're welcome 😉

      Reply
  11. HS

    August 03, 2021 at 11:57 am

    YAMMY!!!
    I was salting the eggplant while it was cooking, I should have doen it with the tofu as well.
    When I just read the recipe I thought it was too much peanut butter and soy sauce but it was perfect.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      August 04, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      Glad you liked the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nia B.

    February 22, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    Hi! 🙂

    I want to use this dish for meal prep. Do you happen to know how many grams are in one serving?

    Thank You, I cant wait to try this dish, it looks so good!!

    Reply
    • Thomas

      February 24, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Nia,
      I'm afraid I do not have this information, sorry. Hope you will enjoy this dish 😉

      Reply
  13. Anne Leyland-Jones

    July 20, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Thank you so much for sharing. I used smoked tofu in mine as well as some red bell pepper & red onion that needed eating. Topped with some coriander and sesame seeds. Divine! Will definitely make again. Now.,., what to do with my spare half lime 🙂 XX

    Reply
    • Thomas

      July 21, 2022 at 7:28 am

      Thanks for your feedback Anne 🙂

      Reply

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