Perfect Grilled Tofu

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
12 tofu slices

Ingredients

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.

Meanwhile, mix vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, marjoram, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

Cut each piece of tofu crosswise into 6 thick slices; place in a baking dish. Pour marinade over tofu, turning to coat, and chill, covered, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours. Longer is better, but shorter is totally fine.

Preheat an outdoor grill or charcoal grill for high heat. Reduce heat to medium and lightly oil the grate.

Remove tofu slices from marinade and shake off excess; reserve remaining marinade to make the sauce.

Cook tofu on preheated grill, turning once, until well browned but before grill marks get black, 10 to 15 minutes total. Transfer tofu to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.

Bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan; simmer until it reduces to about 1 cup, about 2 minutes. Pour over tofu and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Cook’s Note

This recipe is very easy to double, though you don't need quite double the marinade — about 1 ½ times the marinade is perfect for four packages of tofu.

To minimize sticking on the grill, wait 5 minutes before turning the tofu. Use a pancake turner–style spatula to loosen it from the grate before turning.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)