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Garlicky Black Bean Tofu

Christine Tizzard
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra firm tofu drained well and cut into cubes or slices (steaks))
  • 2 Tbsp black bean sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground or crushed Schezuan peppercorns
  • 5 Kaffir lime leaves, chopped or the zest of 1 lime
  • 1/8 cup neutral flavored oil like grapeseed
  • 1/8 cup soy or tamari sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Optional Garnishes: chopped green onions or chives, chopped cilantro or Thai basil

    Instructions
     

    • After slicing tofu, lay out on a clean tea towel to absorb any extra water while preparing marinade
    • In a medium sized bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients to make marinade. 
    • Marinate tofu steaks in a sealed container for at least 4 hours or up to 4 days in fridge. You can also marinate and freeze in marinade, just defrost in fridge overnight before cooking.
    • Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade. Over High heat, grill sear tofu a few minutes per side or until browned/seared.
    • In a small sauce pot, bring any remaining marinade to a low simmer and reduce if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and/or honey. Pour hot marinade over grilled tofu steaks and serve with optional garnishes.
    Keyword black bean sauce, extra firm tofu, garlic, tofu