Pacific Rim Brochettes

4 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

284 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	pound	tofu	extra firm, drained
1	stalk	lemon grass	fresh
1/2	bunch	mint	fresh, chopped
6	each	garlic cloves
1	each	serrano pepper	seeded, minced
2	tablespoons	cilantro	stems, chopped
2	tablespoons	ginger	fresh, chopped
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1	teaspoon	peanut butter	optional
2	tablespoons	brown sugar
1	tablespoon	coconut milk	optional
1	each	lime	juice of
1/4	cup	tamarind	liquid
2	tablespoons	soy sauce

brochettes
6	each	scallions, spring or green onions
2	medium	tomatoes	cut into eighths
6	small	jalapeno peppers	optional
1/4	pound	snow pea pods
1/4	pound	mushrooms, button
1	x	cilantro leaves	to garnish

Gently pres tofu between kitchen towels to remove excess water.

Slice into pieces 2 x 1 x 1/2 inches.

Cut each chunk crosswise and set aside.

Slice and discard all but bottom 3 inches of lemon grass.

With a wooden mallet, pound the base to release the aromatic oils.

In a food processor, combine lemon grass with mint, ginger, garlic, pepper, cilantro and gren onions.

Process in short bursts for 30 seconds.

Add remaining ingredients and process for 1 minute.

Transfer to glass container and add tofu pieces.

Cover and marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

BROCHETTE: Prepare grill.

Trim green onions to 2 inch pieces.

Place vegetables and tofu on skewers, alternating for colour.

(Group snow peas in threes so they don't cook too quickly).

Place skewers on hot grill and brush with remaining marinade.

Grill, turning once till vegetables are tender. Should take 5 minutes or so.

Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Serving Size 332g

Amount per Serving

Calories 284 38% of calories from fat