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Tofu Steaks With Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients:
1Bunch Cilantro
2/3 cWhite Vegetable Stock, below
1/4 cLemon Juice
1 tb Crushed red pepper
1/4 cMinced ginger root
10Garlic cloves
Black pepper, to taste
1 1/4 lb Firm tofu, drained, and cut
Lengthwise 4 1-in "steaks"
1Small fresh pineapple
1/2Jalapeno pepper, minced
4Thin avocado slices, garnish
Method:
About 3 1/2 hours before serving: 1. From bunch of cilantro, remove 4
springs to use as garnish later. Chop remaining cilantro to make 1/2
C; set aside 1 T for salsa. 2. In medium-sized baking dish, combine
chopped cilantro and next 6 ingredients; add tofu. Marinate 2 hours
at room temperature. 3. About 1-1/4 hours before serving, peel
pineapple; then finely chop. In serving bowl, combine pineapple,
jalapeno pepper, and reserved 1 T chopped cilantro. 4. Prepare
outdoor grill. 5. Lightly oil grill; place tofu on grill over medium
heat; reserve marinade. Grill tofu until lightly browned, brushing
frequently with marinade and turning once with a pancake turner. 6.
Serve tofu with pineapple mixture. Garnish with cilantro and avocado
if desired. Makes 4 servings. TO BROIL IN OVEN: Follow steps 1
through 3.Preheat broiler. 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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