Grilled Tofu with Hoisin Sauce with Toasted Brown Rice
4 servings
90 minutes
Grilled tofu with hoisin sauce and fried brown rice is a modern European dish with Eastern notes. The hoisin sauce gives the tofu a rich, sweet-spicy flavor, while the grill adds a crispy crust. Fried brown rice with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil complements the dish's depth of flavor, while fresh broccoli and edamame beans add lightness and balance. This dish pairs perfectly with vegetable sides and is suitable for both everyday dinners and special occasions. The lightness of tofu and richness of spices make it versatile, while its exquisite taste is memorable.
1
Cut the tofu into wide strips, place it between two kitchen towels, press with a cutting board, and leave for 1 hour to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Firm tofu: 400 g
2
Preheat the grill to high heat. Brush the tofu with half of the hoisin sauce, place it on a greased baking sheet, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Grill for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip the tofu, brush the other side with hoisin sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Grill again until golden and crispy.
- Hoisin sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds: 2 teaspoons
3
Meanwhile, sauté ginger, garlic, and chili in 1 tsp of sesame oil until fragrant. Add half the scallions and sauté for another minute while stirring. Add rice and sauté for another 5 minutes until heated through. Then add blanched broccoli and edamame, drizzling with soy sauce. Transfer to plates, top with tofu, and sprinkle with remaining scallions.
- Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Sesame oil: to taste
- Shallot: 1 head
- Brown rice: 250 g
- Broccoli: 200 g
- Edamame (green soybeans): 50 g
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Shallot: 1 head