Ilya's Marinated Grilled Tofu

With Hoisin Sauce
From Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

Jack Zahora

  






 

Ingredients

1 1-lb package firm tofu    
1/3 cup hoisin sauce

2 tsp lemon thyme, chopped, or regular thyme

1 tsp marjoram, chopped, or 2 pinches dried

1/4 cup dry sherry

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp freshly milled pepper
1 tbsp toasted black or white sesame seeds
2 scallions, including the greens, sliced into rounds

Directions

To marinate
  
1) Cut the tofu into rectangles or triangles 1/2 inch thick.

2) Set on paper towels to drain.

3) Combine the hoisin sauce with the herbs, sherry, olive oil, garlic, and pepper.

4) Place the drained tofu in a baking dish and score the tops, making diagonal cuts about halfway through each piece.

5) Brush the marinade generously over the tofu, cover, and refrigerate until ready to cook.

To broil

1) Place the tofu 4 or 5 inches under the heat and broil until the top is bubbling and the tofu is heated through. About 7-10 minutes.

2) Serve with the sesame seeds and scallions over the top.

Or to grill

1) brush both sides with the marinate and grill on both sides, about 15 minutes in all.

2) Serve with the sesame seeds and scallions over the top.

Ilya Kazanov is the DC Vegetarian Cooking Group's resident beer sommelier. He's also a jazz musician, playing the piano, organ, guitar and drums. He lives in Maryland.