By Traeger Kitchen
Any meal tastes better cooked outside over flavorful hardwood smoke and our Asian marinated tofu is no exception.
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Pellets
2
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1 | block extra-firm tofu |
1/2 Cup | hoisin sauce |
2 Tablespoon | soy sauce |
3 Tablespoon | rice wine vinegar |
1 Tablespoon | fresh lime juice |
1 Teaspoon | sesame oil |
1 Clove | garlic, minced |
2 | green onions, thinly sliced, both white and green parts, divided |
To Taste | kosher salt |
To Taste | Pepper |
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish |
1
Prepare the tofu. Start by pressing the tofu to remove as much liquid as possible. Place the tofu between two cutting boards and weigh the top down with a couple of heavy cans. The liquid will be pooling around the tofu. Let it sit for 1-2 hours, periodically tipping the liquid into the sink. This will improve the texture and make it more absorbent for the marinade.
1 block extra-firm tofu
2
Make the marinade. In a shallow dish, add the hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and one thinly sliced green onion. Mix well to combine.
1/2 Cup hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoon soy sauce
3 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Teaspoon sesame oil
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced, both white and green parts, divided
3
Using a sharp knife on a cutting board, slice the tofu into 1-inch-thick cubes for skewers or larger strips, if desired. Place the tofu into the dish with the marinade. Toss to coat and let sit for 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight, occasionally spooning the marinade over the tofu.
4
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
5
Place the tofu onto skewers, if using, and apply salt and pepper. Place directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke the tofu for 15 minutes.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste Pepper
6
Remove the tofu from the grill, increase the Traeger temperature to 500°F, and preheat with the lid closed, for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
7
Place the skewers directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook for about 20 minutes, rotating the skewers every 5 minutes and brushing with the marinade. Tofu should be warmed through and have nice grill marks.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
8
Remove the tofu from the grill, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions as desired. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish