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How to get grilled tofu to taste all like the marinade?


I recently tried grilling tofu and the tofu came out nice and browned on the outside and I thought I finally got it right but I went to taste it and the middle just didn't have any taste. Anyone know what im doing wrong and have any tips?

soak it before hand to get the taste to the middle and baste it while you grill. Personally on the grill I like the tofu that comes in "slabs" not sure what its really called but it is already golden on the outside and had a better texture inside.

I find boiling the tofu for a moment, then draining it before putting it in the marinade(while still warm) opens the pores in tofu and allows it to soak up the flavor better. let it sit for an hour or over night if possible. Then you can grill it or do what you like.

What has worked for me is to use the "firm" tofu. Put it in a colander and weight it down with a heavy bowl to drain out the excess water for an hour. Marinate the drained tofu in a resealable bag with the air squished out for a few hours or overnight before grilling. Since the water was drained out and excess air removed from the bag, the marinade fills into the middle a little better.

Well, I have served grill tofu before. Only I cut it into 2 inch squares and put it on skewers, then marinaded it. It was very flavorful. You could even add vegetables to the skewers for even more flavor, colors and vitamins.

Are you squeezing your tofu before you marinate it? If you're grilling it you are probably using firm tofu and it has to be squeezed for an hour or so beforehand. Wrap the block in papertowels and set it on a plate with another plate inverted over the top. Put a phone book or something else heavy on top.
Here's other directions: http://vegetariancuisine.suite101.com/ar...
It's not difficult to do, but it makes a world of difference. Also, make sure you marinate the tofu for at least an hour or even overnight.
Hope that helps!

Before you marinate, pierce tofu all over with a thin skewer then place tofu into marinade, also, don't use oils at first as this coats the tofu and protects it from absorbing anything. Add sesame, chili, mustard oil etc. just before cooking

i had the same problem with frying it. all i did was dip or base it after your done cooking it to your liking. all the flavor is packed and absorbed into it.

hope this helps!

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