Congo Tofu (Or Chicken)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 (12 ounce) packages extra firm tofu (not silken)
- 2 medium onions or 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled & minced
- 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (cheap stuff is fine)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not chunky)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or chopped fresh basil (optional)
directions
- Drain the tofu and press it for at least 15 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Sautee the tofu cubes in the peanut oil until it has browned a little on each side, or until it's as crispy as you like it. Personally, I like it pretty crispy.
- Add the minced onions, garlic & ginger, and saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add the spaghetti sauce and tomato paste, and mix well. Stir in the chickpeas, and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Now stir in the peanut butter. It will melt and be easy to mix in with sauce.
- Serve over rice with optional chopped scallions &/or cilantro as a garnish.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JeriBinNC
United States
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