Spicy Tofu Marinade

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This is inspired by a recipe by Andrea Chesman, who has some wonderful grilling ideas for tofu in her book "The Vegetarian Grill." It makes enough marinade or dipping sauce for a pound of tofu.

by Martha Rose Shulman

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Easy, Lunch, Appetizer

Servings

1/2 cup

Total time

10 min

Calories / serving

170 kcal

Ingredients (8)

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1/4 cup soy saucesoy-sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegarvinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugarbrown-sugar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)mirin
1 to 2 garlic cloves, to taste, minced or puréedgarlic
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh gingerginger
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste or cayenne to tastecayenne
2 tablespoons dark sesame oiloil

Instructions (1 steps)

01Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Use as a marinade and/or dipping sauce for pan-seared, grilled or plain tofu.

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