Best 7 Broiled Tofu Recipes

BROILED TOFU WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
• Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• While tofu is broiling, purée cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
• Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.

BROILED, MARINATED TOFU SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 10 thin slices. Set on a baking sheet, cover with another baking sheet, and weigh down with something heavy, such as a large can of food. Drain until excess water is removed, at least 30 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Toast ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano in the hot oil until spices are aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer oil and spice mixture to a saucepan over medium heat; stir in minced garlic, white wine vinegar, and white wine. Bring to a simmer, then remove marinade from heat.
• Place drained tofu into a glass dish; pour marinade over tofu. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Remove tofu from marinade; pat dry with paper towels and place on broiler rack. Broil on each side until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side.
• To assemble, spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread; place 2 tofu slices on 5 of the bread slices; top tofu with sliced tomato, arugula, red onion, salt, black pepper, and remaining slices of bread.

BROILED MARINATED TOFU SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 1-inch thick slices. Drain. Set them on a sheet, cover with another baking pan or cookie sheet and weight down with something heavy; drain for at least 1/2 hour to remove excess water. In a small cast iron skillet toast cumin, chili and oregano until they emit a lovely aroma. Remove to a nonreactive saucepan and add olive oil, garlic, vinegar and white wine. Bring to a simmer. Transfer drained and weighted tofu to a flameproof ceramic dish and pour marinade over tofu. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for a day at least or, for up to 3 to 4 days. Preheat the broiler. Remove marinated tofu, pat dry and broil, about 6 inches away from the heat until crispy on each side. Spread bread with mayonnaise; slice tofu in half to make 1/2-inch slices and set over mayonnaise. Top with tomato, arugula and onion if you wish. Spread second slice of toasted bread with chili mayo and cover sandwich.

BROILED TOFU WITH MISO (TOFU DENGAKU)

Steps:

• Pat tofu dry with paper towels, then wrap in fresh paper towels and put in a microwave-safe dish (see cooks' note, below). Microwave at high power 30 seconds. Pour off any liquid and wrap tofu in fresh paper towels. Microwave 1 or 2 more times for 30 seconds each time, pouring off any liquid, until tofu feels firmer.
• Preheat broiler.
• Stir together miso, sugar, and sake in a small saucepan. (If miso mixture is very thick, stir in 1 tablespoon water.) Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until bubbling, glossy, and the consistency of ketchup, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Cut tofu in half horizontally and arrange, cut sides up, on a cutting board. Cut each half into 6 squares (pieces might not be perfectly square).
• Arrange tofu on a foil-lined broiler pan, cut sides up, and broil about 2 inches from heat until a crust just forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and spread crusted side of each square with about 3/4 teaspoon miso mixture. Broil until tops are just bubbling and starting to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Skewer each square with 1 two-pronged pick or 2 parallel straight picks. Sprinkle with seeds.

KOREAN-STYLE BROILED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Cut the tofu into 1/2" slices.
• Lightly brushed a rimmed baking sheet(s) with vegetable oil, place the tofu in a single layer on the sheet(s) and lightly brush the top with oil.
• Broil, as close to the heat as possible until the tofu is lightly browned.
• Turn over and brown on the other side.
• Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, Splenda, garlic, sesame seeds and hot bean paste.
• Heat the soy mixture to a boil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Gently add the tofu in a single layer.
• Turn down to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the mixture over the top of the tofu.
• Sprinkle with the green onions and serve.

BROILED TOFU

Steps:

• To press the tofu, sandwich the tofu between two plates. Weigh the top.
• plate with a heavy book, and press for 30 minutes. Remove the weight and.
• top plate, and empty the water from the bottom plate. The tofu is now.
• ready.
• Preheat the broiler. Slice the pressed tofu into thirds lengthwise.
• Place the tofu on a lightly oiled baking sheet and spread the tofu with the marinade.
• Broil the tofu 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each.
• side, until browned and crisp on the edges. Serve it straight from the oven.
• or make a tofu sandwich on toasted multigrain bread topped with your.
• favorite condiments.

SOY-MAPLE BROILED TOFU WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and spread in an even layer. Broil until tender, stirring once, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine broth, soy sauce, syrup, and cornstarch.
• Add tofu to sheet, on top of broccoli. Drizzle with half the broth mixture. Broil until tofu is dark brown in spots and sauce is thickened, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining broth mixture over medium until thickened, 6 minutes. Serve broccoli and tofu over rice with sauce.