The cilantro and lime help to give the tofu a little pizzazz.
Ingredients
400grams Firm Tofu
60ml Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
75grams Fresh Cilantro Chopped
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
2 Teaspoons Chilli Powder
¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
Instructions
1. After removing the tofu from its packaging place on a plate and on top place another plate onto which at least 5lbs of weight has been placed. Leave the tofu between the two plates for between 20 and 30 minutes as this will help to remove some if not all of the liquid in the tofu. Any liquid that comes out of the tofu should be drained off and discarded.
2. Now cut the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slices or if you want to cook it on skewers then cut itinto ¼ thick cubes. Then place the sliced or cubed tofu on to a plate.
3. Next you need to make the marinade for the tofu. In to a bowl place the lime juice, choppedcilantro, garlic, chilli powder and cayenne pepper and whisk together. Halfway through whisking these ingredients together add some salt and pepper to taste.
4. Normally you would pour any marinade you make over the tofu, however with this one youmust brush it on, remembering to do all sides of the tofu. Now cover the plate on which the tofu is with some cling film and then place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. However if you want more of the marinade flavors to be absorbed by the tofu then it is best to leave it in the marinade overnight.
5. About 20 minutes before you remove the tofu from the refrigerator you should get your barbecue going. Place the grill on which the tofu is to be cooked 6 inches above the heat source to ensure that it with be cooked on a medium heat.
6. Once the barbecue is hot enough before placing the tofu on to the grill lightly brush somevegetable oil over it. Any left over marinade should not be discarded but can be brushed over the tofu whilst it is cooking. Cook the tofu for a total of 10 to 15 minutes or until black spots start to appear on it. Also do not forget to turn the tofu over occasionally as this will help to ensure that it is cooked right through.
