Grilled Tofu With Chipotle-Miso Sauce Recipe

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Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a Chinese-born and Philadelphia-raised food writer and recipe developer who specializes in Chinese home cooking. She's also a web designer.
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Updated Mar. 06, 2019
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Forget the meat—grill tofu instead. You won't regret it. Shao Z.

Why It Works

  • Drying the tofu with paper towels speeds up browning on the grill.
  • Reserving some marinade to spoon on as a sauce after cooking enhances the flavor.
  • Cooking over indirect heat allows the tofu to evenly brown and crisp on the grill.

Chipotle and miso come from two different cooking traditions, but they make great bedfellows in this recipe for grilled tofu—first as a marinade, then as a sauce. Combine that with our techniques for turning out perfectly grilled tofu, and you won't even miss the meat.

Recipe Facts

5

(3)

Active:60 mins
Total:2 hrs
Serves:4 to 6 servings

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  • 2chipotlepeppersin adobo(from a 7-ounce can), finely chopped, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce

  • 1tablespoonmiso, preferablyred miso

  • 2teaspoonsvegetable orcanola oil

  • 2teaspoonslight brown sugar

  • 1poundfirm tofu, drained, rinsed, and sliced 1/2 inch thick

  • 1tablespoon烤芝麻油

  • 1teaspoonsoy sauce

  • 1scallion, white and light green parts only, chopped

Directions

  1. In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine chipotle peppers and their sauce, miso, vegetable oil, and brown sugar, and mix well. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade in another bowl and set aside.

  2. Line a work surface with paper towels. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer on paper towels and cover with another layer of paper towels. Press gently to blot dry.

  3. Place tofu in a large container, pour marinade over tofu, and gently turn to evenly coat. Refrigerate tofu at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

  4. Stir sesame oil and soy sauce into reserved marinade and set aside.

  5. When you’re ready to cook the tofu, prepare your grill.Light one chimney full of charcoal.When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.

  6. When your grill is hot,cleanandoilthe grilling grate.

  7. Place tofu slices over the cooler side of the grill, away from the coals. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Carefully flip tofu and grill until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a large plate.

  8. Using a spoon or brush, coat each piece of tofu on both sides with the reserved marinade mixture. Sprinkle scallions on top and serve right away.

Special equipment

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
52 Calories
4g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g 6%
饱和脂肪1克 3%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein1g
Vitamin C 2mg 9%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 42mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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