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Spicy Sesame Grilled Tofu


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 1 hour 16 minutes (including marinating)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This easy, healthy recipe for Spicy Sesame Grilled Tofu pays homage to traditional flavors, including sesame, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, red chili, and seaweed.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (15-ounce) package of extra firm tofu (for best results, press your tofu; learn how to do this here)

Spicy Sesame Grilled Tofu Marinade:


Instructions

  1. Press the extra liquid off tofu (learn how to press tofu here). Slice it in half horizontally and then vertically to make thick slabs about 3/4-inch thick.
  2. To make marinade: stir together soy sauce, vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, chili paste, sesame seeds, and dulse granules in a small dish.
  3. Place the tofu in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the tofu. Chill and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat the grill over medium-high heat and remove the tofu from marinade, reserving marinade for later.
  5. Place the tofu on the hot grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side (depending on your grill) on medium-high heat until golden brown. Brush on extra marinade remaining in dish while cooking.
  6. Voila! You’re done. Serve as an entrée, or slice into sandwiches or salads.

Notes

*Dulse granules (also called dulse flakes) are ground from a type of dried red seaweed that grows in the North Pacific and North Atlantic Ocean waters, and can provide a touch of umami and sea flavor to cooking.

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: Asian, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 193
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg