3 servings (note - the sauce makes enough for 2 separate meals, can also be cut in half for one meal)
2 (14-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
4-5 heads baby bok choy, stems removed, leaves separated (may substitute large bok choy, torn into large pieces)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wrap each block of tofu in a clean dish towel, place on a large plate and microwave on HIGH for four minutes. The tofu will release much of its liquid. Unwrap and cut each block into 8 planks.
Place the tofu on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and the tamari, flipping the planks to make sure they’re well coated. Sprinkle with black pepper. Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, until the tofu starts to lightly brown. Flip the planks and bake them for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the tofu is deeply browned on the edges.
While the tofu is baking, add the bok choy to a second large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining sesame oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Bake for 20 minutes, until wilted.
Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the peanut butter, water, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, lime juice, ginger, hoisin and red pepper flakes and puree until smooth. Use additional water to thin the sauce, if necessary.
To assemble, divide the tofu and bok choy among plates. Drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with scallions and red pepper flakes.