THEME: Tofu Kebabs

[Jamie R]

Tofu Kebabs

Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons warm water

2 tablespoons white miso or any other miso

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger

1 tablespoon minced shallot

6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 lemons, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

12 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes

12 small shiitake mushroom caps (or 3 large ones cut into quarters)

White and black sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Preheat grill to medium. Combine sugar, soy sauce, water, miso,
sesame oil, ginger and shallot in a small bowl.

Thread scallions, lemons, tofu and mushroom on skewers, alternating.
Brush glaze on skewers, and grill, turning occasionally, until all
sides are golden brown and the scallions and mushrooms have softened
slightly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

-- San Francisco Chronicle

Seattle Post-Intelligencer
June 4, 2008