Shish'd Tofu (grilled Marinated Tofu - Vegan)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (350 g) packages firm tofu
• 2 teaspoons curry powder (indian curry powder)
• 1 shallot
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (i use evap cane juice or organic sugar)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons braggs liquid aminos (or sub soy)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or any light oil such as canola)
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 drain the tofu and cut it into large cubes press out some of the excess water by patting it dry or squeezing out by placing a plate on top of the tofu with something heavy on top. i use a clean tea towel and lightly press down.
• 2 mix everything else together in a mini blender or food processor. adjust seasoning to your taste.
• 3 marinate the tofu in the mixture for at least a few hours, overnight is best.
• 4 if you're using bamboo skewers soak them for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. thread the tofu onto skewers.
• 5 grill on medium heat, getting some nice grill marks on each side -- brushing with the excess 4marinade as you go. 3-4 minutes per side is usually enough.