Grilled Tofu

 Grilled Tofu

(certainly could also be airfried, broiled, etc.)

From Ellen's Kitchen, with thanks to NYT

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cut crosswise into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tbs canola oil, plus more for grill
• 2 tbs minced garlic
• 2 tbs minced fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbs sugar
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbs sliced scallions

Press:

•    tofu to remove excess water

In:

•     small saucepan, combine oil, garlic, and ginger over medium, stirring until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.  Add soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 1/4 water, stirring about 2 minutes at simmer.

Pour:

• hot marinade over tofu in rimmed dish.  Turn slices evenly to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours, flipping slices carefully about halfway through. 

Heat:

• grill to medium, grease grates well, and grill tofu slices until browned, about 3 minutes/side.

Reduce:

• remaining marinade in saucepan, adding sliced scallions.  

Place:

• grilled tofu on serving dish and garnish with marinade and scallions.