Description
Tofu Shish Taouk is a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional shish taouk, using marinated tofu and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 650 grams Extra firm tofu (1 block)
- ½ large Onion peeled and quartered
- ½ large Bell pepper (capsicum) cut into 2.5cm (1″ pieces)
- 6 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed
- 2.5 cm Ginger peeled and crushed
- 1 cup Dairy free plain yogurt
- 2 medium Lemons juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil + extra for brushing grill/bbq/pan
- 1 teaspoon Sumac heaping
- 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground White pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste heaping
- ½ tablespoon Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in boiling water and set aside.
- Press the block of extra firm tofu for at least 30-60 minutes and cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, mix all marinade ingredients and taste for strength.
- Add tofu cubes, capsicum, and onion to the marinade and stir to coat.
- Cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Drain skewers and assemble with tofu, onion, and capsicum.
- If grilling, heat the grill, brush oil, and grill skewers for about 15 minutes, turning until charred.
- If air frying, place marinated tofu in the air fryer tray and air fry for 15 minutes, turning halfway.
- If oven baking, place skewers on a lined tray and bake at 200C (400F) for 20-25 minutes, turning midway.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Total time doesn’t include pressing tofu or marinating time.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Air Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tofu Shish Taouk, Vegan Skewers, Middle Eastern Tofu