Chinese · Dinner
Grilled Tofu Skewers with Chili Spice
Firm tofu cubes marinated in soy sauce, chili oil, and Chinese five-spice, then skewered with bell pepper and scallion and grilled over direct high heat until charred at the edges. Served with a chili-garlic dipping sauce, the skewers pair smoky char with a numbing, savory-hot glaze typical of Sichuan-style street snacks.
$4
20 minsPrep
10 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
264Calories
15.2gProtein
18.6gFat
13.9gCarbs
5.9gSugar
2.8gFiber
1210mgSodium
0mgChol
3.1gSat Fat
420mgPotassium
180mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
28mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free-adaptable
low-carb
low-calorie
spice-route
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
vegan
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Press tofu cubes between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then pat dry and set aside.
2
Marinate
Whisk soy sauce, chili oil, five-spice, minced garlic, crushed Sichuan peppercorn, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water together. Toss tofu in marinade and chill 30 minutes until glossy.
3
Grill
Thread marinated tofu onto skewer alternating with bell pepper pieces and scallion lengths. Cook over direct high heat 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tofu edges are charred and peppers soften.
4
Plate
Transfer skewer to a plate and serve immediately with remaining marinade drizzled over top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz314g firm tofu
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp Chinese five-spice
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
- 11 bell pepper
- 44 scallions
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp1 tsp sugar-white
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 22 wooden skewer
