Greetings, Mystic Meows!

Satay is one of my favorite Thai style dishes because I love the combination of the char grill and all those yummy meats and spices together! I also love tofu. I know that most meows have a love/hate relationship with it, but over the years I’ve really grown to appreciate it for its versatility and how it absorbs flavor like a sponge. I’m not vegetarian or vegan, but I do enjoy many a meatless meal more often than not.

I promised myself when I started this blog, that I would incorporate some of the tofu dishes that have become a part of my repertoire to help inspire some new ideas for your next Mystic Meal and this recipe is a great place to start. This is definitely one that is a great crowd pleaser, perfect for a bbq, potluck, or picnic, and will make your vegan friends happy!

I almost always use firm or even super firm tofu because I prefer its texture and it holds up well for this kind of cooking application. It’s easier to work with than its softer counterparts and for me, has a meat like mouth feel that I enjoy. It’s hearty and surprisingly filling. And it’s another one of those awesome make ahead recipes that can be eaten hot or cold. Yay!

Spicy Peanut sauce is one of my go to sauces for so many recipes. There are countless dishes it lends itself to. This one uses lots of honey, Sriracha and soy sauce. You can also use either smooth or chunky peanut butter as well. It’s entirely up to you! Alrighty then, meows… Let’s get down to business! 😛

Grilled Tofu Satay with Spicy Honey Peanut Sauce

1 14 to 16oz. package of extra firm tofu, drained

3/4 cup of smooth or chunky peanut butter

1/4 cup of soy sauce

1/4 cup of honey

1 T. Sriracha

1/4. cup of water

Skewers for grilling

1. In a medium sized bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, soy, sriracha and water and mix together until well incorporated and smooth. Taste and adjust the flavors as needed. I actually added a bit more honey and sriracha to mine. I like my sweet heat! 😝 Cover and set aside.

2. Take the tofu and cut it in half down the middle and cut each half into 4 long pieces. Skewer each piece, season with salt and pepper and lightly coat with some olive oil or pan spray.

3. Make sure your grill is nice and hot before adding the tofu so it doesn’t stick to the surface. You want to get some sexy grill marks on all sides if you can. I used my trusty cast iron grill. If you don’t have a grill to use, just sear the tofu in your favorite frying pan. They’ll still be just as delicious cause it is all about that sauce! 😉🙌🏼 It should take about 2 minutes per side, or about 8 to 10 minutes depending on how grilled you want the tofu to be.

3. Once the tofu is marked on all sides, place them in a shallow dish and spoon about 1/2 a cup of the peanut sauce over the skewers and let them marinate for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped peanuts and some cilantro and enjoy!

I served mine with some jasmine rice and a fresh carrot and cilantro salad with sliced green onions. It was soooooo yummy! I got all fancy with my grill marks cause I’m a fancy pants chef and love to grill! But don’t you worry about all that unless you’re feeling wiley and want to be a show off like I was… 🤣 But seriously. Can we take a sec to admire my handy work? 🤪

And there you have it, dear reader! Another tasty Mystic Meals recipe for you meows to make and enjoy for the summer! I really hope you give this one a try because it’s really easy to prepare and you can change it up by using bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, or any of your favorite marinades! Have fun with it! Until we eat again… Happy Cooking!

Cheers, hugs, and meows!

Xo Nikki ✨💕

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