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Grilled tofu with ginger dressing
Tasty grilled tofu served with ginger dressing and toasted sesame seeds

Grilled tofu with ginger dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
The heat of the ginger (gingerol) and the acidity of the lime cleanse the palate, making every bite feel fresh. The honey-soy glaze caramelises on the surface of the tofu at the end of cooking, creating that sticky, glossy coating we love so much in Asian dishes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian inspired

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater: For the ginger.
  • Frying pan.
  • Kitchen paper.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the tofu and press thoroughly with kitchen paper to remove moisture.

Tip: If you have time, weight it down for 15 minutes for a better texture.
2 ✓

Prepare the marinade: mix the soy sauce, grated ginger, crushed garlic, honey, and lime juice. Set half aside for dipping/dressing.

Tip: Honey helps with caramelisation but can burn easily, so pay attention while frying.
3 ✓

Toss the tofu in the remaining marinade and let stand for 15 minutes.

Tip: The salty marinade can draw water out of the tofu, so marinate immediately before cooking.
4 ✓

Heat the oil in a frying pan. Remove the tofu from the marinade (keep the liquid) and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat until golden brown.

Tip: If you poured it in with the liquid, it would steam. Only put the tofu in the pan!
5 ✓

In the last minute of frying, pour over the marinade remaining in the bowl and let it glaze onto the tofu.

Tip: This is the "glazing" step, which makes it shiny and sticky.
6 ✓

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan. Serve sprinkled over the tofu, garnished with coriander, and offer the reserved fresh dressing on the side.

Tip: The acidity of the fresh dressing counterbalances the richness of the fried tofu.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use ground ginger?
In this recipe, the juiciness and punch of fresh ginger are essential; the powdered version is too dull for this. Stick to fresh if possible!
I'm vegan, what can I replace honey with?
Agave syrup or maple syrup are perfect alternatives and caramelise just as well.

Ingredients

  • 300 g tofu
  • 40 ml soy sauce
  • 10 g fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 20 ml honey (or agave syrup)
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • 1 pc lime (juice)
  • 10 g fresh coriander
  • 15 g sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper