BBQ Apple-Maple Tofu SteaksINGREDIENTS:
1 package firm tofu, cut 1/4″ width wide (about 8 pieces) 2-3 TBSP. Gusto’s Apple-Maple rub 2 TBSP. avocado oil (plus more if frying in pan) |
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While there are tons of recipes for Asian-style tofu, there aren’t too many for barbecued tofu. It’s easy to prepare and it’s quite tasty! We use avocado oil because it has a slightly higher “burn point” than evoo. The recipes below are for pan frying and barbecuing on the grill.
DIRECTIONS (for pan frying): Press out liquid from the tofu. Meanwhile, mix together Gusto’s Apple-Maple rub with the avocado oil to make a paste. Cut the tofu into 8 even pieces width wise and spread paste all over the tofu pieces; set aside. Heat a small amount of avocado oil in a non stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry the tofu pieces for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on each side. Set cooked tofu onto a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
DIRECTIONS (for barbecuing): Press out liquid from the tofu. Meanwhile, mix together Gusto’s Apple-Maple rub with the avocado oil to make a paste. Cut the tofu into 8 even pieces width wise and spread paste all over the tofu pieces; set aside. Heat grill to medium high on one side (indirect grilling). With a paper towel and tongs, rub a small amount of oil onto the grill grates. Barbecue the tofu for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Use metal spatula to remove tofu from grill. Set cooked tofu onto a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
VARIATION: We like to serve this tofu with pan fried chopped vegetables such as red peppers and onions and a little garlic hot sauce on the side.
DIRECTIONS (for pan frying): Press out liquid from the tofu. Meanwhile, mix together Gusto’s Apple-Maple rub with the avocado oil to make a paste. Cut the tofu into 8 even pieces width wise and spread paste all over the tofu pieces; set aside. Heat a small amount of avocado oil in a non stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry the tofu pieces for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on each side. Set cooked tofu onto a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
DIRECTIONS (for barbecuing): Press out liquid from the tofu. Meanwhile, mix together Gusto’s Apple-Maple rub with the avocado oil to make a paste. Cut the tofu into 8 even pieces width wise and spread paste all over the tofu pieces; set aside. Heat grill to medium high on one side (indirect grilling). With a paper towel and tongs, rub a small amount of oil onto the grill grates. Barbecue the tofu for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Use metal spatula to remove tofu from grill. Set cooked tofu onto a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
VARIATION: We like to serve this tofu with pan fried chopped vegetables such as red peppers and onions and a little garlic hot sauce on the side.
