These Soy Glazed Tofu skewers are a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress! The perfect balance of savoury, sweet, and with the rich flavour of soy sauce paired with aromatic ginger make these skewers so irresistible.
While tofu on its own is bland, it’s a blank canvas that absorbs the delicious flavours of the marinade.
Grilling or roasting tofu on skewers adds an extra flavour, as the heat caramelises the marinade and creates crispy edges.
Why you’ll love these Tofu Skewers
Grilling or roasting tofu on skewers adds an extra flavour, as the heat caramelises the marinade and creates crispy edges.
Tofu is also a fantastic source of plant-based protein, making these skewers not only delicious but also nutritious. Whether you’re looking to boost your protein intake or simply enjoy a satisfying meatless meal, give these Soy Glazed Tofu Skewers a try!
Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu (14 oz)
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 Lemon juice (or equivalent in lime juice)
- 4-6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Spring onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped red chillis (optional- for spice!)
- Chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Cube firm tofu into around 1 inch chunks
- In a bowl mix 3 tablespoons (half) of soy sauce, sesame oil, smoked paprika, salt and lemon juice.
- Mix cubes of tofu in mixture well.
- Cover and marinate for around 30mins.
- After marinating slide each tofu piece onto a small skewer. Repeat until you have about 5-6 pieces of tofu on each skewer
- Add the cornstarch to a plate. Take each skewer and lightly roll through the cornstarch. You may need to sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu pieces lightly with your fingers.
- Add oil to pan and heat over medium heat a few mins. When oil is hot, add each skewer to pan. Flip each skewer after around 5 minutes.
- When each skewer is cooked and golden/brown on outside, transfer to a plate or cooling rack.
- Add chopped spring onions and garlic to same pan (may need to add extra oil). Fry spring onions and garlic until golden and softened.
- Add soy sauce, maple syrup and ginger paste. Add lemon juice.
- Stir frequently, bringing to a simmer for a few minutes then remove from heat. The sauce will begin to thicken
- Dip a brush into the sauce and brush the outside of the tofu skewers to completely cover the edges.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on all of the skewers.
- Optional- sprinkle finely chopped red chillis and chopped fresh coriander.
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