Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Bean Curd
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
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp lemongrass, minced
- • 1 birdseye chili, minced
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the tofu into thick slabs and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Mix fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, chili, and garlic; brush over the tofu.
3
Phase 3
Grill over medium coals for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and charred.
4
Phase 4
Stir the crushed peanuts into nuoc cham for a peanut dip.
5
Phase 5
Serve the tofu with the peanut dip and fresh herbs.