Asian Tofu Skewers
Asian Tofu Skewers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Tabasco to taste
- Sambal oelek to taste
- Pepper
- 1 cup (250 ml) basmati rice
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
- 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) coarsely chopped pistachios
- 1 lb (454 g) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
- 24 shiitake or other mushroom caps
- 8 wood or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients; if marinating overnight, use only 75 ml (1/3 cup) soy sauce. Add the tofu and refrigerate for about 1 hour or overnight.
Asian Tofu Skewers