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Grilled Tofu Triangles

Grilled Tofu Triangles with Fried Rice

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
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.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish - Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich, Rice, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu
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  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sambal
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon sambal
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
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  • 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • While the tofu is pressing, combine the orange juice, tamari, vinegar, honey, sambal, and ginger in a shallow dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve each person with 1 cup of rice mixture and top with 3 pieces of tofu and peanuts.

Notes

Copyright:
Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1242mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5779IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fried Rice, tamari, tofu
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