Grilled Thai Style Tofu
A medium hot grill will be most successful in
this recipe. The tofu will brown lightly at the edges, with the flavors
sealed in from the heat of the grill. .
What You'll Need
Marinade:
Juice of 2 fresh limes
1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced
1 tablepoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons thai curry paste
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely minced
1 brick extra firm tofu, sliced into one half-inch thick slabs
_ (one quarter) cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
Fire up the grill about 10 minutes before cooking to get the heat at
a steady medium.
Whisk together pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, rice syrup, garlic, oil,
curry paste and cilantro to create a smooth marinade. Set aside for
10 minutes to allow the heat to develop.
Slice the tofu and pat dry. When the marinade is ready, lay the tofu
in a shallow dish and spoon marinade over top. Allow to marinate for
10 minutes.
Lay tofu on the wire grate of the grill, reserving the marinade. Grill
on each side until lightly browned at the edges, brushing with marinade
occasionally, 4-6 minutes per side.
To serve, lay tofu on a bed of chilled watercress, spoon any remaining
marinade over the salad and sprinkle with peanuts.
Makes 3-4 servings.