Thai
Thai - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Tofu
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 400g firm tofu, pressed and sliced into steaks
- • 3 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp palm sugar
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 bird's eye chilies, minced
- • 1 shallot, minced
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Press the tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess water, then pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Stir tamarind pulp, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, chilies, and shallot into a dip.
3
Phase 3
Brush the tofu steaks with oil.
4
Phase 4
Grill over medium coals or a grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side until golden with deep grill marks.
5
Phase 5
Serve the steaks with the nam chim, cucumber, and steamed rice.