Authentic Thai Tofu Satay (Vegetarian/Vegan)

Try this Thai Tofu Satay for a vegetarian/vegan main course dish that's incredibly flavorful and nutritionally complete. The satay marinade for this dish has been handed down through my husband's family for generations, going all the way back to Thailand and northern Malaysia, and you'll taste its authenticity! Be sure to pair it with my Real Peanut Satay Sauce - it's easy to make and adds the finishing touch to this great vegan dish. (Note: this satay can be grilled OR cooked in your oven - see oven instructions below recipe.) ENJOY!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: SERVES 2-4 as a Main Entree

Ingredients:

• 1/2 to 1 package firm tofu (approx. 12 oz./350 g)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 purple onion OR yellow cooking onion, sliced into wedges for skewering
• optional: 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• SATAY MARINADE:
• 1/4 cup minced lemongrass, fresh or frozen-prepared (see below for more on lemongrass)
• 2 shallots OR 1/4 cup purple onion, sliced
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 1-2 fresh red chilies, OR 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 thumb-size piece galangal OR ginger, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 2 Tbsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. regular soy sauce
• 6 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• salt to taste