Barbecued spicy peanut tofu

Instructions

• Remove tofu from package and pat dry. Wrap in a clean tea towel and place on a plate. Cover with a second plate and top with a heavy object, such as a large can of apple juice or cast-iron frying pan. Let stand for 30 minutes to remove excess liquid. Unwrap tea towel and pat tofu dry.

• To prevent tofu from falling through barbecue grill, cut into large enough pieces to suit your grill or use a greased vegetable rack. We found cutting tofu into 1-1/2-inch (3.5-cm) cubes works well. In a medium-size bowl, toss peanut sauce with oil, if you like. (Oil keeps tofu moist.) Add tofu and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, grease grill and preheat barbecue to medium-high. Remove tofu from peanut sauce, saving sauce in bowl. Place tofu on grill and barbecue, turning once, until tinged with dark brown marks and heated through, from 5 to 6 minutes per side. Use remaining peanut sauce in bowl as a dipping sauce.