ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TOFU

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This recipe came from my mom, who got it from Family Circle. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon! I cut out the oyster sauce from the marinade, but if you want to use it, the original recipe called for 1 tablespoon of bottled oyster sauce.

Provided by MarissaB

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 21m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained
2 teaspoons oil
12 ounces fettuccine
8 ounces snow peas, strings removed
1 red pepper, cored,seeded & thinly sliced
1 onion, medium,halved & cut into half moons
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine teriyaki, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, Splenda, red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
  • Open package of tofu and drain.
  • Slice tofu diagonally in half to form 2 triangular shaped pieces; turn triangle onto long flat cut side with point facing up; cut into 3 triangular slices, each about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Repeat with second triangle to form six 1/2-inch thick triangular slices.
  • Spread tofu onto a paper towel-lined tray; top with more paper towels, and cover with a sheet pan; evenly weigh down sheet pan with soup cans and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Change paper toweling and repeat.
  • Transfer tofu to a shallow glass dish and add marinade; let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning slices over after 15 minutes.
  • Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boiling.
  • Heat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Cook fettuccine in boiling water according to package directions, adding snow peas, pepper and onion during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Grill the tofu, about 2 minutes per side, until nicely marked and hot.
  • Stir broth and cornstarch into marinade and bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain noodles and vegetables.
  • Toss noodles and vegetables with thickened marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then top with grilled tofu.

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