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Feb 28, 2024

Tofu and Vegetable Skewers Recipe

By Kwoklyn Wan What is it about eating food with your hands? It must be a primal thing but somehow I find that it always tastes better. These tofu vegetable skewers are one such dish that I especially

By Kwoklyn Wan

What is it about eating food with your hands? It must be a primal thing but somehow I find that it always tastes better. These tofu vegetable skewers are one such dish that I especially enjoy eating with my hands. While this recipe walks you through the broiler method, these are great cooked on a barbecue, as the smoky flavor really adds to the already tasty skewers.

This recipe was excerpted from ‘The Complete Chinese Takeout Cookbook’ by Kwoklyn Wan. Buy the full book on Amazon. Get more recipes for veggie skewers here →

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Bamboo Paddle Skewers

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Chile Bean Sauce

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Vegetable Oil

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Tomato Paste

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Granulated Sugar

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Light Soy Sauce

$19 At Amazon

Medium-Firm Tofu

$2 At Weee!

Serves 4

If using wooden skewers, it’s a good idea to soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before cooking to stop them from burning.

Combine the chili bean sauce, oil, tomato paste, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.

Preheat your broiler to medium-high. Thread the tofu, baby corn, and red pepper cubes onto the skewers and brush with the chile bean sauce mixture. I’d recommend 2 skewers per person. Lay on a baking tray and place under the broiler for 8–10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with more sauce (this will build up a tasty layer).

Once browned all over, tender, and covered in sauce, transfer the skewers to a serving plate.

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