Barbecued spicy peanut tofu
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes4 servings
Ingredients
500-g pkg extra-firm or firm tofu
1/2 cup bottled spicy peanut sauce, preferably light
2 tbsp vegetable oil, optional
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.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 144, Protein 12.3g, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 9g, Fibre 0.4g, Sodium 332mg.
Barbecue tofu? You bet, says Toronto food consultant Jenny Koniuk. We were surprised at how good and simple her recipe is. We adapted it slightly.
