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Peruvian-Style Tofu with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

🇵🇪 Peru

Servings: 6 Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 blocks (14 oz each) firm tofu, drained
  • 1 bunch cilantro, bottom 1 inch of stems removed, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 6 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1 serrano chile, stem removed
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Vegetable oil, for grill

Steps

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, salt, cumin, sugar, paprika, and pepper.
  2. Slice tofu blocks into thick planks and coat with the marinade; let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil the grates.
  4. Grill tofu until charred and heated through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Grill scallions until softened and lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. In a blender, combine cilantro, avocado, serrano chile, garlic, lime juice, mayonnaise, and cumin; blend until smooth to make the sauce.
  7. Arrange grilled tofu and scallions on a platter and drizzle generously with the cilantro sauce before serving.

Source: www.epicurious.com