Tofu Inasal Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cut into skewer-friendly cubes
• For the Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or calamansi juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon annatto powder (achuete)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Marinade In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cane vinegar, lemon or calamansi juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, annatto powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 2: Marinate Tofu Place tofu cubes in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the tofu, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for a more intense flavor.

Step 3: Skewer Tofu Thread marinated tofu cubes onto soaked bamboo skewers.

Step 4: Grill Preheat your grill or grill pan. Grill the tofu skewers, turning occasionally, until they have a nice char and are heated through.

Step 5: Baste with Marinade While grilling, baste the tofu with the remaining marinade to enhance the flavors.

Step 6: Serve Hot Once the tofu skewers are grilled to perfection, serve hot. Garnish with additional lemon or calamansi wedges if desired.

Enjoy the savory, tangy goodness of Tofu Inasal, a vegetarian twist on a Filipino classic that captures the essence of traditional street food flavors.