How do you grill Tofu

Question

My friends are coming over for dinner we are grilling shish-kebobs and we are going to do some with tofu for a friend that doesn't eat meat how should I prep it so it tastes good

Answer 1

It helps to freeze the tofu first, but if you can't do that, press as much moisture out of the tofu as possible before marinating.   And make sure the marinade you buy doesn't have any fish sauce or animal ingredients.

OR you can get this packaged baked tofu, which is usually already flavored, and just toss it on the grill.  Whole Foods has several varieties of baked tofu that you can just heat and eat.  It's in the refrigerator case.

Answer 2

grilled tofu and sauteed asian greens

Pressing excess moisture out of your tofu will increase its firmness and its ability to absorb the flavors of the marinade.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

Makes 2 main-course servings.



1 (14-oz) block firm tofu, drained

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 small garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco or dried hot red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 (5-oz) bags Asian greens or baby spinach



Cut tofu crosswise into 6 slices. Arrange in 1 layer on a triple layer of paper towels and top with another triple layer of towels. Weight with a shallow baking pan or baking sheet and let stand 2 minutes. Repeat weighting with dry paper towels 2 more times.

Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, Tabasco, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a glass pie plate.

Add tofu slices in 1 layer and marinate, turning over every couple of minutes, 8 minutes total.