How to Make Pan-Grilled Tofu Skewers
Author Jackie Newgent says, “If you’re looking for an introduction to tofu, meet these Szechuan skewers. They offer a tasty way to try tofu for the first time, or the 101st time! Marinated in a gingery vinaigrette, inserted onto skewers, grilled until lovely caramelized grill markings form, and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and sesame seeds, these tofu “pops” will be a hit for all the senses. Try them at your next cook-in…or cookout!”
25 min prep time
20 min cook time
6servings
3 skewers each
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, scallion, ginger, apple-apricot sauce, sesame oil, and hot pepper flakes in a small bowl. (Makes 1/2 cup.) Pour into a 9 × 13-inch pan or similar-size dish.
- Cut the tofu lengthwise into 9 slices; then, cut each slice in half lengthwise or crosswise, creating 18 pieces. Place the tofu slices in a single layer in the soy sauce mixture and marinate about 10–15 minutes per side.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Transfer each tofu slice to the pan using tongs, reserving the marinade. Grill (in batches) until deep grill marks form on both sides, about 3 1/2–4 minutes per side.
- Insert reusable or bamboo skewers into the cooked tofu, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and cilantro leaves, and serve while warm with the remaining marinade on the side.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
3 skewers each
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Amount per serving
Calories
90
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
6g
8%-
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
310mg
13% -
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%-
Dietary Fiber
1g
4% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
7g
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Potassium
100mg
2%
Ingredients
soy sauce (naturally brewed)
2 tbsp
rice vinegar (brown)
1 1/2 tbsp
green onion (scallion) (green and white parts, minced)
1
gingerroot (freshly grated)
1 tbsp
apple-apricot sauce or applesauce (no-sugar-added)
1 tbsp
sesame oil (toasted)
2 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
1/4 tsp
(14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu (drained and squeezed of excess liquid)
1
black or white sesame seeds (or a mixture) (toasted)
1 tsp
fresh cilantro
2 tbsp