Lemongrass tofu
 
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Recipe type: lunch, dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 14 oz package of firm or extra firm tofu.
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, tender white part finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
  • 2 Tbl vegetable oil
  • 3 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 T. honey
  • 2 tsp fish sauce (optional)
  • ½ cup each mint and cilantro leaves
  • 1 medium red chile pepper
Instructions
  1. Remove tofu from packaging and place between paper towels or kitchen towel with a weighted plate on top to drain as much water as possible. 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Whisk remaining ingredients together in a small bowl to make the marinade.
  3. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 3 slices and then half horizontally to make triangles.
  4. Place tofu in a shallow dish or plastic baggie and pour ½ the marinade over.
  5. Marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Drain marinade and gently pat the tofu dry.
  7. Heat your grill to medium high, or a grill pan over medium high heat
  8. Grill tofu for 4-5 minutes per side.
  9. Drizzle with reserved marinade
  10. Top with mint, cilantro and minced pepper
Recipe by Recovery Bites at https://recoverybitesblog.com/?p=927