Grilled Sesame Tofu Recipe
✨ Description: Tofu transforms into a flavor-packed delight after marinating and grilling, revealing a beautifully browned exterior with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth interior. This recipe demands patience, with a draining time of 1-2 hours and a marinating period of 24 hours for the tofu to absorb all those delicious flavors.
🕒 Total Time: 42 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Extra firm tofu |
| 1/2 | Cup soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Cup red wine |
| 1/2 | Cup rice vinegar |
| 1/2 | Cup extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | Cup garlic |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Sesame seeds |
| To taste | Green onions |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 661.6
- Fat: 58.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2043.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.2g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 23.9g
Keywords:
Soy/Tofu, Onions, Beans, Vegetable, Vegan, Spring, Summer, Broil/Grill, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Refrigerator
Instructions:
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Drain and Prepare Tofu:
- Drain tofu and slice each block horizontally into halves.
- Arrange tofu halves in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Place more paper towels on top and then another baking sheet or cutting board.
- Add a heavy weight on top (like bricks or canned foods) and let it stand for 1-2 hours to remove excess moisture.
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Prepare Marinade:
- In a non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, red wine, rice vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and salt to taste.
- Mix the marinade thoroughly and set it aside.
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Marinate Tofu:
- Cut each drained tofu piece into 4 rectangles.
- Place the tofu rectangles in a shallow non-reactive container.
- Pour the marinade over the tofu, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cover the container and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 24 hours or up to 6 days.
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Prep for Grilling:
- Before cooking, allow the marinated tofu to return to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill for moderate direct-heat cooking.
- Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water in a shallow container for about 30 minutes.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until fragrant (about 5 minutes), then transfer them to a plate to cool.
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Grill the Tofu:
- Remove tofu from the marinade, but keep the marinade for later use.
- Cut each onion into 3 equal-length pieces.
- Working with one onion at a time, thread 3 onion pieces lengthwise onto soaked skewers, alternating with 2 pieces of tofu.
- Thread the onion pieces to simulate the look of a whole onion on each skewer, or simply thread the tofu if skipping onions.
- Lightly brush the grill rack with oil.
- Place the skewered tofu on the rack and cook, turning frequently and brushing with the reserved marinade, until lightly browned on all sides (about 12-15 minutes).
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Serve:
- Sprinkle the grilled tofu with toasted sesame seeds.
- Arrange the tofu skewers on warmed plates, ready to delight your taste buds.
This Grilled Sesame Tofu recipe is a vegan-friendly, flavor-packed dish perfect for lunch or snacks during the spring and summer months. 🌿🍲 It’s a celebration of tofu, onions, and a symphony of delicious flavors, all grilled to perfection. Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness of each bite, with the added crunch of toasted sesame seeds. Whether you’re a tofu enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful vegan dish, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings. 😋
