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Grilled tofu in spicy sauce served
Golden brown grilled tofu smothered in a thick, sticky spicy sauce

Grilled tofu in spicy sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses Quick Meals
Many complain that tofu is tasteless. The secret? Tofu is a sponge. If it's full of water, it can't absorb flavours. That's why you need to press the water out to make room for this thick, sticky, umami-rich marinade that caramelises on it during cooking.
🕒 Prep Time 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kitchen paper and weight (e.g. tin) for pressing
  • Bowl for marinating
  • Griddle pan
  • Small saucepan (for sauce)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Wrap tofu in kitchen paper, place a heavy object on it (e.g. chopping board + tin), and let press for 20 minutes.

Tip: Removing water is critical. Wet tofu will steam instead of fry, and won't get a crispy crust (inhibition of Maillard reaction).
2 ✓

Cut pressed tofu into 1-1.5 cm thick slices. Mix marinade ingredients (soy, honey, spices, oil, lime).

Tip: Add sesame oil at the end, as its intense flavour can dominate.
3 ✓

Toss tofu slices in marinade and let stand for at least 15 minutes.

Tip: The 'sponge effect' works here: tofu sucks up the flavours.
4 ✓

Remove tofu from marinade (reserve liquid!). Cook in hot griddle pan for 3-4 minutes per side until dark brown. Don't move unnecessarily!

Tip: Honey in the marinade burns easily, so work on medium-high heat and stay alert!
5 ✓

Boil the remaining marinade in a small saucepan until thickened.

Tip: Boiling concentrates flavours and caramelises sugars, creating a sauce consistency.
6 ✓

Serve tofu drizzled with thick sauce and sprinkled with fresh coriander.

Tip: Always add fresh herbs at the end, heat would destroy their aromas.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the tofu sticking?
Because the pan wasn't hot enough, or you tried to turn it too soon. Wait until a crust forms, then it will release from the metal!
Can I use silken tofu?
No, it would fall apart on the grill. For this recipe, you need firm tofu.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey (or agave syrup)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander
  • 1 whole Lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper