Served as starter. Vegetarian dish.

Japanese

14 ounces organic extra firm Tofu

3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

1-2 Scallion, sliced thin (white and green parts)

2 Garlic Cloves

1 inch fresh Ginger, sliced

1 teaspoon dried Lemongrass or 1 Tablespoon fresh Lemongrass

1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Whisk all ingredients except for tofu in a 9x9 inch square baking dish. Drain and slice tofu in half lengthwise to make two thinner slabs. Blot with a paper towel. Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. Slide tofu slices onto skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, flipping carefully with a large spatula. Brown it nicely to give it color and texture. Slip tofu slices into marinade, and turn with spatula at least once. While the tofu is sitting in the marinade, cut each slab 3 times lengthwise and widthwise with a sharp knife to make 16 squares per slab. Toss carefully. Let marinate for up to 30 minutes and remove garlic and ginger slices before serving warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4

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