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Peruvian-Style Tofu With Creamy Cilantro Sauce
The high-impact flavors traditionally used in the marinade for Peruvian chicken—soy sauce, cumin, and paprika—are applied to grilled tofu with resounding success.
👥 6 Servings👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking dish
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Tofu
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Mix 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. sugar, and 2 tsp. paprika in a 13x9" baking dish to combine; season generously with freshly ground pepper. Cut each of two 14-oz. blocks firm tofu, drained, into 4–6 planks; transfer to dish and turn to coat each side evenly in marinade. Arrange tofu in a single layer; cover with plastic wrap and let sit at least ⏱️ 30 minutes and up to ⏱️ 12 hours (chill if marinating longer than ⏱️ 30 minutes; no need to bring to room temperature before grilling).
. extra-virgin olive oil2 Tbsp. soy sauce2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt2 tsp. ground cumin2 tsp½ tsp. ground cumin. sugar2 tsp. paprika2 tspFreshly ground pepper14-oz. blocks firm tofu, drained2
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Sauce and assembly
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While the tofu is marinating, blend 1 bunch cilantro, bottom 1" of stems removed, cut into 2" pieces, 6 scallions, cut into 2" pieces, ½ avocado, pit removed, peeled, halved, 1 serrano chile, stem removed, 1 small garlic clove, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ tsp. ground cumin, and ¼ cup water in a blender until mostly smooth (some flecks of cilantro are okay). Transfer cilantro sauce to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against surface (this will slow down oxidation). Chill until ready to serve.
bunch cilantro, bottom 1" of stems removed, cut into 2" pieces1. ground cumin2 tsp½ tsp. ground cumin
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Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; generously oil grate with vegetable oil. Remove tofu from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish, and grill until deep brown marks appear underneath, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Carefully turn over (using a fish or stiff metal spatula to coax it off the grate will make it easier); grill until deep brown marks appear underneath, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
Vegetable oil (for grill)
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Transfer tofu to a platter and serve with cilantro sauce alongside. Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
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