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
(not seasoned)

PREPARATION:

For the Barbeque sauce:

  1. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

  3. Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.

  4. This recipe was featured in the Eat Your Tofu Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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