Easy Grilled Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 package extra firm tofu (mine was 14 oz but a little more or less is perfectly fine)
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke (optional)
Preparation
Start by pressing your tofu. I like to use a tofu press for this but you can also do it by wrapping the tofu in a towel or paper towels, placing it on a plate, and then weighing it down with a heavy skillet for 30 minutes
Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch wide stripes (see video above). I got about 8 out of mine. You don’t want them to be too thin or they’ll fall apart on the grill
Make the tofu marinade by whisking together the soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, fine sea salt, black pepper, and optional liquid smoke.*
Place the tofu in a sealable container and cover with the marinade. The marinate for a few hours or even overnight. When possible, I like to flip the tofu pieces over and move them around so that all of the tofu is getting to soak in the liquid
Pre-heat your grill to 450 degrees F and brush the grate with oil. Place the tofu on the grill and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side. It’s done when both sides has firmed up a bit and has some nice grill marks
