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Tofu Nuong
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnamese

Tofu Nuong

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnamese

Tofu kissed by the grill, marinated the vietnamese way until the smoke and spice do all the talking. About 24 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 9 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Honey1 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • White Pepper1 tsp
  • Tofu500 g
  • Lime1, juiced
  • Fish Sauce2 tbsp
  • Shallots3 cloves, crushed
  • Lemongrass2 stalks
  • Neutral Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Mint Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the Neutral Oil, lime juice, garlic, white pepper and salt into a quick marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat the tofu completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).

  3. 3

    Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.

  4. 4

    Grill the tofu in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with mint leaves and extra lime.

Chef's tip

Don't move the tofu for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Recipe - Vegan | Cook with Olivia ยท on YouTube