vegan: broiled east indian tofu

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Broiled East Indian Tofu

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : New Import Soyfoods

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 medium onion -- chopped

2 garlic cloves -- chopped

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons safflower oil

1 pound extra-firm tofu -- cut into 1/2-inch slices

 

In a blender or food processor, puree the onion with the garlic, ginger, cumin,

salt, hot red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and oil. In a large bowl; pour the

mixture over the tofu; stirring to coat the tofu well. Cover and marinate in the

refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

 

Preheat the broiler. Oil the rack of the broiler pan. Transfer the tofu to the

pre-pared-rack, letting the excess marinade drip off. Broil the tofu, turning

once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room

temperature.

 

197 Kilocalories * Protein 15 gm * Fat 13 gm * Percent of calories from fat 58%

* Cholesterol 0 mg * Dietary fiber 1 gm * Sodium 597 mg * Calcium 68 mg

 

Source:

" Some Like It Hot: 200 Spicy Vegetarian Recipes from Around the World "

Copyright:

" 1998 Robertson (Paperback: Plume) ISBN 0452278694 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 187 Calories; 14g Fat (62.7% calories

from fat); 12g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

546mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0

Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : INDIA: This classic East Indian marinade is traditionally used on meats,

but it's also a great way to serve tofu.

 

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