Spicy Grilled Tofu Food

SPICY GRILLED TOFU

Steps:

• Place the tofu slices on several layers of paper towels and cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally with your hands to squeeze out the water.
• Place the tofu in a single layer in the bottom of a 13x9 glass baking dish.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, tamari, chile paste, garlic, and pepper.
• Pour mixture over the tofu, stirring to coat all the slices.
• Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• When the tofu is marinated and ready to cook: Spray grill rack or pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Place tofu slices on the grill. Reserve the marinade.
• Grill tofu 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until the outside is browned and crisp.
• Return tofu to the baking dish and toss the slices with the reserved marinade.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED SPICY ASIAN TOFU

Steps:

• Place the Garlic Cloves and Ginger in the bowl of a small food processor or dice and place in a blender. Process until chopped fine and add the Cilantro. Process until chopped fine. Add the Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce (if desired) and the Sriracha Sauce (you can substitute another hot sauce or chopped hot peppers, red pepper flakes etc -- ).
• Cut Tofu cubes into slices and press out the water. Place tofu in marinade for 1 - 12 hours.
• Place tofu on a clean oiled grill over lower heat [ baste grilled surfaces with teriyaki sauce until browned. Serve with steamed rice or udon noodles and Asian Grilled Vegetables.

SPICY CHIPOTLE LIME GRILLED TOFU

Steps:

• Slice tofu into 4-5 slices. Wrap the tofu in paper towl and press for 20-30 minutes under some heavy cans on a cookie sheet.
• When tofu is done pressing, mix 1/2 the packet of marinade mix, garlic powder, hot sauce, oil, water, and 1/2 the lime juice in a small bowl. Add more water if it seems too thick. The garlic and hot sauce can be adjusted to your liking.
• Place tofu in shallow pan or plate and cover with the marinade, turning to coat. Let marinade for 10 minutes.
• Grill on a grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat until searing marks are on both sides, and outside becomes crispy. About 10 minutes.
• Using a wedge or two of the remaining lime, sprinkle the juice over the cooked tofu for extra zing.

TASTY GRILLED TOFU ON A STICK

Steps:

• Slice the tofu in 3 equal sections lengthwise, and then cut each slice in half to make six tofu sticks.
• Remove excess moisture from each tofu stick by wrapping in a towel or paper towel and squeezing the tofu juice out.
• Using a knife or brush, spread mustard onto each side of each stick.
• Place the sticks in a large enough container to lay them in one layer.
• Let them marinate in the fridge for as little as three hours or as long as overnight.
• After marinating tofu, remove from refrigerator.
• Place seasoned breadcrumbs on a plate, add chili pepper and mix together with a fork.
• Place each tofu stick on a skewer or use a fork to coat each side with the breadcrumb mix.
• Mist each side of each stick with olive oil.
• Cook on the grill until browned and crispy, or cook in the oven at 375 on a greased baking sheet for 10 minutes or until brown and crispy.