Grilled Tofu in Green Marinade
- 1 package (about 1 Lb. Size) Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 whole Limes, Half The Zest And All The Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 2 whole Scallions, White And Green Parts, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 cups Canola Oil
- Drain the block of tofu in a flat-bottomed colander.
- Place a plate on top of tofu and then top with a standard size can on top of the plate.
- This presses out excess water.
- Let tofu drain in colander for 30 minutes while the preparing green marinade.
- Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices (about 9 slices).
- Lay tofu pieces flat in a 9x9 glass shallow pan and pour green marinade over.
- Flip the tofu over so both sides get covered in marinade.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- On a stovetop grill on medium high heat, brush the grill with oil of your choice.
- (Tip: Make sure the grill is hot before adding tofuthis will prevent sticking.)
- Place tofu on grill and dont touch it!
- Let it cook for 5-7 minutes before checking it; the more you play with the tofu on the grill the more it will break and stick.
- With a thin spatula, carefully flip tofu over and grill the other side, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plate and cut in half if usng for tacos.
- For the green marinade: In a blender, blend soy sauce, lime juice and zest, garlic, scallions, ginger, cilantro and salt.
- Pulse on low to get everything moving.
- Slowly pour in oil and blend until combined.
soy sauce, whole limes, garlic, scallions, fresh ginger, fresh cilantro, salt, canola oil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/grilled-tofu-in-green-marinade/ (may not work)