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Grilled tofu skewers with sesame seeds, herbs, and chili slices on a wooden board. A lime, red chilies, and bowls of herbs and sauce enhance the scene on a marble surface.

Soy Glazed Tofu Skewers

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Course: Sides
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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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