Grilled Tofu with Spicy Tamari Marinade — FamilyPlate recipe🍽️

Grilled Tofu with Spicy Tamari Marinade

A quick and flavorful dish featuring grilled tofu marinated in a spicy tamari sauce, perfect for a light dinner.

🇮🇳 Indian
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

250kcal
Calories
18g
Protein
12g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 400 g firm tofu, sliced into thick slabs
  • 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 spring onions, chopped for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together tamari sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, chili powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced tofu to the marinade and let it sit for at least 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.

  4. 4

    Place the tofu slabs on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the tofu is heated through.

  5. 5

    Remove from the grill and garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with a side of steamed rice or a light salad.

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