Tofu steaks with pineapple salsa
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 2/3 c White Vegetable Stock below
- 1/4 c Lemon Juice
- 1 tb Crushed red pepper
- 1/4 c Minced ginger root
- 10 Garlic cloves Black pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 lb Firm tofu drained and cut Lengthwise 4 1-in "steaks"
- 1 Small fresh pineapple
- 1/2 Jalapeno pepper minced
- 4 Thin avocado slices
Instructions:
garnish 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.
