Whole Barbecue Ginger Spiced Tofu & Greens

Name: Whole Barbecue Ginger Spiced Tofu & Greens
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tamari or strong soy sauce; a thumbnail-size piece of ginger root, peeled and grated; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, grated; 200 g (7 oz) mangetout (snow peas); sesame seeds, for topping; 400 g (14 oz) firm tofu (I prefer organic); 200 g (7 oz) baby corn; 4 pak choi (bok choi); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon barbecue spice; 1 garlic clove, finely grated (optional); 2.5 cm (1 in) piece of ginger root, peeled and finely grated (optional); 100 g (3½ oz) almonds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon tamari or strong soy sauce; 60 ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) grapeseed oil; 3 tablespoons tamari or strong soy sauce; 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Celebrate

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2021

About

I have always wanted to barbecue a whole tofu. There is something about a crispy outer layer with a warm soft middle that is very yummy and satisfying. The tofu lies on top of a bed of charred greens and is married with an epic dressing.

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) firm tofu (I prefer organic)
4 pak choi (bok choi)

Main course
Vegan

Method

Drain the tofu and pat dry with some paper towel. Make sure you soak up all the liquid and that the tofu is as dry as possible. I sometimes leave the tofu on a paper towel and then turn it over after 30 minutes or so.

Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl, then add the tofu to marinate it whole. Once your barbecue is fired up, baste the tofu with the marinade using a basti