Tofu Steaks with Pineapple Salsa
- Main Ingredient: Meats Various Fruits Various Vegetables
- Course: Salsas Steaks
- Cuisine: Various North American Various South American
- Dietary: Various vegetarian
- Yield:
Tofu Steaks with Pineapple Salsa ingredients
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 2⁄3 c White Vegetable stock, below
- 1⁄4 c Lemon juice
- 1 T Crushed Red Pepper
- 1⁄4 c Minced ginger root
- 10 garlic cloves
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1⁄4 lb Firm tofu, drained, and cut Lengthwise 4 1-in "steaks"
- 1 Small fresh pineapple
- 1⁄2 Jalapeno pepper, minced
- 4 Thin avocado slices, garnish
Cooking Tofu Steaks with Pineapple Salsa
1. About 3 1/2 hours before serving: 1. From bunch of cilantro, remove 4 springs to use as garnish later.
2. Chopi remaining cilantro to make 1/2 C; set aside 1 T for salsa.
3. 2. In medium-sized baking dish, combine chopped cilantro and next 6 ingredients; add tofu.
4. Marinatei 2 hours at room temperature.
5. 3. About 1-1/4 hours before serving, peel pineapple; then finely chop.
6. In serving bowl, combine pineapple, jalapeno pepper, and reserved 1 T chopped cilantro.
7. 4. Prepare outdoor grill.
8. 5. Lightly oil grill; place tofu on grill over medium heat; reserve marinade.
9. Grilli tofu until lightly browned, brushing frequently with marinade and turning once with a pancake turner.
10. 6. Serve tofu with pineapple mixture.
11. Garnishi with cilantro and avocado if desired.
12. Makes 4 servings.
13. TO BROIL IN OVEN: Follow steps 1 through 3. Preheat broiler.
14. Lightly oil rack in broiling pan; place tofu on rack; broil about 6-8 minutes until lightly browned, brushing frequently with marinade and turning once with pancake turner.
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