Grilled Tofu with Coriander Pesto

Ingredients for Grilled Tofu with Coriander Pesto

• 60ml mild olive oil plus additional for brushing

• 2 (14- to 450g ) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained

• 2 cups packed fresh coriander leaves

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce

• 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/8 teaspoons black pepper

• Garnish: pine nuts

• fresh coriander leaves

• lime wedges

How to make Grilled Tofu with Coriander Pesto

Preheat grill and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.

Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Grill 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

While tofu is grilling, purée coriander, pine nuts, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 60ml olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.

Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with coriander pesto.

Disclaimer

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