
Marinated Tofu Skewers
A simple and flavorful tofu skewer recipe that uses expired soy sauce while ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.
40 minutes
10 minutes
4
Ingredients
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1/4 cup expired soy sauce (safe to consume)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 package (14 oz) firm tofu, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the expired soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
- Place the cubed tofu in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over it. Gently toss to coat the tofu evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated tofu, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients.
- Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
- Grill the skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu and vegetables are nicely charred and cooked through.
- Brush the remaining marinade onto the skewers while grilling.
- Serve the marinated tofu skewers as a delicious appetizer or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
- Enjoy!