1. Tofu with Peanut Sauce
The famous peanut chicken has taken a vegetarian turn. For protein, opt for tofu, which is then browned in a skillet and coated in the creamy sauce. The latter is made with peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and sambal oelek, for a taste that can’t be beat.
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Tofu with Peanut Sauce
2. Oven-Roasted Chicken Legs with Peanut Sauce
In this classic recipe, prepare the chicken and the sauce separately. It’s only upon serving that you coat the meat with the peanut sauce, which boasts a good quantity of coconut milk. Serve with a baby spinach salad with an Asian-style dressing.
3. Tofu and Peanut Spring Rolls
Simply combine peanut butter with soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil to create the perfect sauce to pair with these tasty spring rolls. This sauce will also go well with shrimp spring rolls.
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Tofu and Peanut Spring Rolls
4. Peanut and Chicken Soba Noodles
The soba noodles in this recipe become creamy when you add a bit of peanut butter to the fragrant sauce that boasts lemongrass, ginger and fish sauce. In under 30 minutes, you’ve got an extremely flavourful meal in front of you.
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Peanut and Chicken Soba Noodles
5. Fish Curry with Peanuts
Yes, not only is peanut butter great with chicken and tofu, but also fish. This flavourful curry is made by simmering the peanut butter in water with aromatics, and then cooking the white fish in it. Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
6. Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks with Satay Sauce
Satay sauce is a classic peanut sauce that comes from Southeast Asia. Other ingredients include brown sugar, soy sauce and lime juice. Served atop crispy chicken drumsticks cooked in the air fryer, it’s impossible to resist.
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