VEGAN YAKITORI

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 4

Equipment

Skewers
Grill or grill pan
Brush
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 block of firm tofu pressed and cut into cubes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger minced
1/4 cup scallions chopped

Instructions

Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped scallions. Mix well to combine.
Thread the tofu cubes onto the skewers.
Brush the marinade onto the tofu skewers, making sure to coat all sides.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the skewers on the grill or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, brushing with additional marinade as needed.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 3g | Total Carbohydrates: 26g | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Protein: 9g

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Vegan Yakitori