Grilled Marinated Tofu

This recipe I developed for a fun, different tofu flavor when my vegetarian niece came to visit. If you can find really firm tofu, then this recipe is for your BBQ. If you’re worried the tofu might crumble, then use a frying pan, preferably a griddle pan that gives that attractive grill pattern on the food.

This marinade is also great with fresh salmon.

Serve as part of a BBQ buffet together with:
Buckwheat Corn Fritters with Sweet and Spicy Chilli Sauce, Nutty Guacamole Pie, Cognac BBQ Marinade, Spicy Plum Chutney and Berry Crumble Yogurt.

400g of firm tofu

1 lime, grated peel
2 limes, juice
2 cm ginger, grated
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon grass stalk, crushed and chopped
4 tbsp gluten free soy sauce

Coriander leaves, chopped

  1. Combine all ingredients for the marinade.
  2. Gently squeeze the tofu to remove some of the moisture. Cut into desired serving sizes.
  3. To allow the marinade to penetrate the tofu, insert a fork in a few places (not too many or the tofu might crumble). Place the tofu in a clear plastic bag and pour the marinade on top. Set aside, refrigerated, for a few hours.
  4. Take the tofu out of the fridge 20 minutes before using. BBQ or fry the tofu.

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