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    Charcoal-Grilled Five-Spice Tofu Skewers

    Charcoal-Grilled Five-Spice Tofu Skewers

    Chinese
    Main Dish
    Prep: 45min
    Cook: 15min
    🔥 156 cal
    💪 11g protein

    Estimated Nutrition

    Per serving

    156
    Calories
    11g
    Protein
    8g
    Carbs
    9g
    Fat
    1g
    Fiber
    4g
    Sugar

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    grams extra-firm tofu
    Available Substitutes:
    milliliters low-sodium soy sauce
    Available Substitutes:
    milliliters Shaoxing wine
    Available Substitutes:
    milliliters sesame oil
    Available Substitutes:
    grams fresh ginger
    Available Substitutes:
    grams garlic
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    grams Chinese five-spice powder
    Available Substitutes:
    milliliters honey
    Available Substitutes:
    units bamboo skewers
    Available Substitutes:
    grams toasted sesame seeds
    Available Substitutes:
    grams scallions
    Available Substitutes:
    grams fresh cilantro
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    Instructions

    1. 1

      Press 400 grams of extra-firm tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

    2. 2

      In a bowl, combine 60 milliliters of low-sodium soy sauce, 30 milliliters of Shaoxing wine, 15 milliliters of sesame oil, 10 grams of grated fresh ginger, 10 grams of minced garlic, 5 grams of Chinese five-spice powder, and 15 milliliters of honey to create the marinade.

    3. 3

      Add the tofu cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 2 hours, turning occasionally.

    4. 4

      Thread the marinated tofu cubes onto 4-6 pre-soaked bamboo skewers, approximately 4-5 cubes per skewer.

    5. 5

      Prepare a charcoal grill for medium-high heat, ensuring the coals are glowing with a light ash coating.

    6. 6

      Place the tofu skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the remaining marinade, until all sides are nicely charred and golden brown.

    7. 7

      Remove the skewers from the grill, transfer to a serving platter, and immediately sprinkle with 5 grams of toasted sesame seeds, 15 grams of thinly sliced scallions, and 5 grams of chopped fresh cilantro.

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