Grilled Ginger Cutlets
1 pound low fat tofu
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons
Chinese Five Spice Seasoning 3 tablespoons
ginger 2 tablespoons
sesame seeds 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 bunch scallions, finely sliced (reserve green tops for garnish)
1/4 cup sake
2 tablespoons light sesame oil
Slice tofu into cutlets, about 1/4 inch thick, and layer in a casserole. Combine tamari, vinegar, honey, Chinese seasoning, ginger, sesame seeds, and toasted sesame oil. Pour marinade over tofu slices and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove cutlets from casserole and pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Add scallions and sake to marinade and cook over medium low heat until warmed.
Heat light sesame oil in large skillet and add tofu cutlets one layer thick, turning them as they brown.
To serve, place cutlets on a large platter, drizzle with hot marinade. Garnish with green scallion tops.
As prepared, each serving contains 180 calories, 9g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate and 9g protein.
