
Grilled Tofu Triangles with Fried Rice
Grilled Tofu Triangles with Fried Rice is a tasty and showy way to prepare tofu. The secret is in the preparation of the tofu and the flavorful ingredients in the marinade.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 12-ouncepackage extra-firm water-packed tofu
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- 1/4 cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoonstamari
- 1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 1 teaspoonsambal
- 1/2 teaspoongrated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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- 1 tablespoondark sesame oil
- 1 cuppeas
- 1 cupgrated carrot
- 1/2 cupthinly sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoonstamari
- 1/2 teaspoonsambal
- 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 2 cupscooked basmati rice
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- 1/4 cupdry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu in half crosswise. Then cut the halves into thirds lengthwise making 3 3/4-inch slices. Cut each in half diagaonally making triangles. Arrange all of the triangles on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Top with additional paper towels and place a cutting board on top. Put a heavy pan on top of the cutting board and let the tofu press and drain for 15 minutes.
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While the tofu is pressing, combine the orange juice, tamari, vinegar, honey, sambal, and ginger in a shallow dish.
- 3
Once pressed, sprinkle the tofu with the salt and place the tofu in the dish. Turn over and marinate at room temperature for a total of 30 minutes, turning it one more time at 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Working in batches, place the tofu pieces on the pan. Turn the tofu after 3 minutes when the tofu has browned. Cook the second side for 2 minutes; remove from the pan, and set aside.
- 5
Heat the sesame oil in high-sided skillet. Add the peas, carrots, onions, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tamari, samabl, and salt. Add the rice and cook until heated through, 2 minutes.
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Serve each person with 1 cup of rice mixture and top with 3 pieces of tofu and peanuts.
Chef's Notes
Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli
Nutrition (per serving)
286
Calories
9g
Protein
45g
Carbs
9g
Fat
4g
Fiber
1242mg
Sodium