Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Press 450 grams of extra-firm tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Mince 2 stalks of lemongrass, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 medium shallots, and 1 inch of fresh ginger, then combine them in a bowl with 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of white pepper.

3. 3

   Add the tofu cubes, 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, and 1 small red onion cut into 1-inch pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated, then let it marinate for at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Thread the marinated tofu, red bell pepper, and red onion pieces alternately onto wooden or metal skewers.

5. 5

   Preheat a tandoor oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a charcoal tandoor according to manufacturer instructions.

6. 6

   Carefully place the skewers directly onto the tandoor walls or grill inside the tandoor, baking for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the tofu is lightly charred and cooked through.

7. 7

   Remove the skewers from the tandoor, sprinkle with 0.25 cup of fresh chopped cilantro and 0.25 cup of crushed roasted peanuts, and serve immediately.