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Emeril's Korean Barbecue Tofu
YIELD 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
| 1 pound | extra firm tofu |
| ½ cup | soy sauce |
| ¼ cup | rice vinegar |
| 2 tablespoon | Ponzu sauce |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh lime juice |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | minced garlic |
| 2 tablespoons | minced peeled fresh ginger |
| 1 tablespoon | hot sesame oil |
| 1 tablespoon | toasted white or black sesame seeds |
| 1 ½ teaspoons | Sambal sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | fish sauce |
| 2 head | Bibb lettuce, leaves separated |
| ½ cup | grated carrot |
| ½ cup | grated daikon radish |
| Kimchee, for serving | |
PREPARATION:
For the Barbeque sauce:
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, Ponzu sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Sambal sauce and fish sauce.
For the Tofu:
- Brush tofu with oil and place on preheated grill. Grill for 5 minutes. Turn tofu over and brush with the Barbeque sauce. Continue to grill for an additional five minutes. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and slice into ½-inch thick slices.
- Serve the tofu in the lettuce leaves. Garnish with grated carrot, grated daikon, and Kimchee.
Editor's Note: Look for organic tofu and sour cream, and try growing your own herbs.
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This recipe was featured in the Eat Your Tofu Episode of Emeril Green.
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