Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 2 lemongrass stalks, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped Thai bird chiles or another fresh chile
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons chopped Roasted Peanuts, recipe follows
• 10 pepper leaves, shredded, or 2/3 cup loosely packed Asian basil leaves
• 1 cup raw, shelled peanuts, skin removed