Tangerine Teriyaki Tofu

Name: Tangerine Teriyaki Tofu
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 8 min
Yield: Makes 10 Pieces ; Serves 5 as an Appetizer, 2 to 3 as a Main Course
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 3 strips tangerine zest; ½ cup tangerine juice; 2 pounds extra-firm tofu; 2 scallions, green part only, finely chopped for garnish; 2 whole star anise; 2 slices peeled fresh ginger (¼ inch thick), crushed with the side of a knife; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with the side of a knife; ¼ cup Asian sesame oil; 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds for garnish; ½ teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup soy sauce

Preparation info

Makes 10 Pieces ; Serves
5

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
2 hr 30

Appears in

How to Grill

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2001

About

Ingredients

2 pounds extra-firm tofu
3 strips tangerine zest
½ cup

Americas
United States
Starter
Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Press the tofu for 1 hour as shown in Preparing the Tofu, Step 1. Cut the tofu crosswise into ¾-inch-thick slices and arrange them in a nonreactive baking dish with the tangerine zest.
Combine the soy sauce, sugar, tangerine juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and star anise in a nonreactive mixing bowl and whisk to mix.