Coconut Tofu
This is a version of a recipe I first tasted as a judge in a recipe contest for “All Things Coconut.” While it was not the overall winning dish, it did place in the appetizer category. Loved it. The original dish was topped off with toasted coconut as a garnish.
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Ready In: Marinate 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
- 20 oz. block firm tofu 4 slices
Marinade:
- 1 med. onion, quartered
- 1 med. red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Keyword tasted, recipe contest, toasted coconut, garnish, firm tofu