Snack · 30 min · thai

Crispy Tofu Bites with Peanut Sauce

If you like firm tofu, you’ll love this Thai snack — 30 minutes from craving to table. Each serving lands at 240 calories with 14g of protein, so it eats like a much heavier meal. No specialty equipment and nothing hard to find at a regular grocery store.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 14 oz Firm tofu
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/2 Lime

Steps

1. Press the tofu first: wrap the block in a clean kitchen towel, set a heavy skillet on top, and rest 20 minutes. Beginner tip: pressing is what separates crispy tofu from soggy tofu. Don’t skip it.
2. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Cut the pressed tofu into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss with the cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon of oil until every cube is lightly dusted.
4. Arrange on the sheet without touching. Space is what lets them crisp instead of steaming.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and firm with crisp edges.
6. While they bake, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water, a spoonful at a time, into a pourable sauce.
7. Toss the hot tofu cubes in half the sauce so every piece glistens, and serve the rest alongside for dunking.

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