Recipe: Grilled Tofu with Ginger-Soy Dressing (using fresh ginger)

GRILLED TOFU WITH GINGER-SOY DRESSING

3 pounds firm tofu, each cake cut crosswise into six 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into paper-thin diagonal slices (both white and green parts)
Red pepper flakes for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Line a plate with a double layer of paper towels, then place the tofu slices in a single layer on top. Place another double layer of paper towels on top and refrigerate for 2 hours.

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, the sesame oil and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Brush each tofu slice with vegetable oil on both sides.

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill to 500 F (high). Grill the tofu slices, turning them once, until heated through and golden, about 2 minutes per side.

Place the tofu slices on a serving plate. Spoon the dressing over and around each piece of tofu. Sprinkle lightly with red pepper flakes and toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: The Asian Grill: Great Recipes, Bold Flavors by Corinne Trang