Szechuan Tofu Skewers
Szechuan Tofu Skewers 41

With its mixture of cayenne pepper, hot sauce, red chilies, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce, Szechuan tofu has a savoury hot and spicy flavour with a touch of sweetness. This dish serves 4 and is ready in just 30 mins.

Pre Time And Cook time

Prep Time: 20min
Cook time: 10min



ingredients:
    400 gram firm tofu, cut into 16 pieces
    1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns
    1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    16 cherry tomatoes
    16 small button mushrooms
    2 zucchini, cut into 16 x 2 cm rounds
    2 teaspoon vegetable or peanut oil
    2 cup steamed brown rice
    thinly sliced green onion, soy sauce and
    toasted sesame seeds, to serve

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Method:

1. Drain tofu between sheets of paper towel for 5 minutes.

2. Place peppercorns, five spice powder and salt in a small frying pan over moderate heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

3. Transfer to a mortar and pestle. Finely crush spices. Push through a sieve, discarding husks.

4. Place tofu, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini in a bowl. Add spice mix and oil; toss to coat. Thread vegetables and tofu, alternately, onto 16 small skewers.

5. Preheat a barbecue or char-grill to high heat. Cook skewers, turning occasionally, for 8 minutes or until vegetables and tofu are golden and tender.

6. Sprinkle rice with onion. Serve skewers with rice and soy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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