Best Sesame Grilled Tofu Recipes

GRILLED SESAME TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu; slice each block horizontally in half, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or tray lined with several thicknesses of paper toweling.
• Cover with more paper toweling and a second baking sheet or cutting board; top with a heavy weight (such as bricks or canned foods); let stand 1-2 hours to remove excess moisture.
• Combine soy sauce, wine, vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, chili oil, garlic and salt to taste in a non-reactive bowl; mix well and set aside.
• Cut each piece of drained tofu into 4 rectangles; arrange in a shallow non-reactive container, pour marinade over tofu.
• Cover; refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 24 hours or up to 6 days.
• Return to room temperature before cooking.
• Prepare grill for moderate direct-heat cooking.
• Place 8 bamboo skewers in a shallow container and cover with water; set aside to soak, about 30 minutes.
• Place sesame seeds over medium heat in a small skillet; toast, shaking pan or stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 5 minutes, and pour onto a plate to cool.
• Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Cut each onion into 3 pieces of equal length; working with one onion at a time, beginning with root end, thread 3 onion pieces lengthwise onto soaked skewers, alternating them with 2 pieces of tofu; thread onion pieces in order to simulate look of a whole onion.
• Or, you can just skip the onions and thread tofu onto skewers.
• Lightly brush grill rack with oil.
• Place skewered tofu on rack; cook, turning frequently and brushing with marinade, until lightly browned on all sides, 12-15 minutes.
• To serve, sprinkle tofu with toasted sesame seeds; arrange on warmed plates.

SESAME-GRILLED TOFU

Steps:

• 1. Wrap tofu in paper towels and squeeze gently to remove excess water. Pat dry 2. Combine sesame oil, canola oil, mirin, soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, and ginger, and mix well. 3. Cut each block of tofu lengthwise into 4 slices and brush on marinade. Let marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator. 4. Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Lightly oil grill grate or a vegetable grill rack. 5. Grill tofu until browned and crusty, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot, passing sesame dipping sauce at the table.