Chinese · Dinner
Grilled Egg Tofu Skewers
Chinese-style grilled skewers of firm egg tofu, brushed with a soy, sesame and scallion glaze and charred over direct heat until the surface blisters and lightly caramelizes. Served hot with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion, offering a smoky, custardy bite.
$3
12 minsPrep
8 minsCook
20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
295Calories
18.4gProtein
19.6gFat
11.2gCarbs
6.1gSugar
0.6gFiber
1215mgSodium
251mgChol
4.1gSat Fat
230mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
2.5mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-carb
low-calorie
rich-umami
thirty-min-meals
vegetarian
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the egg tofu into 1-inch rounds and thread 3 to 4 rounds onto each of 2 skewers, pressing gently so pieces sit flush without cracking.
2
Whisk
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, mirin, sugar, and salt until the glaze looks glossy.
3
Marinate
Brush the skewers generously with glaze on both sides and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
4
Grill
Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil and set over medium-high heat. Grill skewers 3 to 4 minutes per side until blistered, deep golden, and tofu feels firm.
5
Glaze
Brush remaining marinade over skewers in the last minute of grilling over medium-high heat for a sticky sheen.
6
Plate
Transfer skewers to a plate, scatter sliced scallion and sesame seeds over the top, and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g, one tube egg tofu
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 22 scallion
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh ginger
- 2 tsp2 tsp mirin
- 1 tsp1 tsp sugar-white
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil, for brushing the grill
- 1 tsp1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
