Cook the Issue 2010: Sesame-Ginger Tofu Shiitake Kebabs

By Pielove, member

August 26th, 2010 in Gallery

We love tofu and this recipe is quite delicious-- everyone loved the tofu chunks, but I was the only fan of the mushrooms and orange slices. Too bad-- I love mushrooms, so more for me! The marinade was simple and easy and reducing it (as directed) made a delicious sauce for the rice. One of the best things about tofu is that it keeps for a while in the 'fridge, so this is a great recipe to make with pantry staples-- and it is easy enough for a weeknight-- just drain and marinate the tofu, broil it, and (as we say), kebab's your uncle!

Recipe Used: Sesame-Ginger Tofu Shiitake Kebabs

posted in: Gallery, Cook the issue 2010

Pielove writes: Okay, for those of you with tofu-hating family, I made this for dinner tonight with beef instead of tofu and it was really good-- even better than the tofu, haha. That recipe can go in the "eat more meat" article. I also used red bell peppers instead of the shiitakes. I love the little orange segments between the chunks-- so yummy and juicy. Posted: 9:39 pm on August 31st

Pielove writes: Thanks peskyone-- The little rice cylinders are made with a mold that a friend got at a Japanese grocery store-- they are perfect for little kids, making nice rice blobs that are easy to grab. This recipe would be great with scallops-- yum!!! Posted: 9:09 pm on August 27th

peskyone writes: Beautiful photo. Looks so nice with the sun shining, love the nice little piles of rice. Your postings have been so inspiring and beautiful photos.

Not tofu for me thanks, but would try it with chicken or maybe even some nice scallops. Posted: 6:43 pm on August 27th

Pielove writes: Thanks liamsaunt!
Hey ICD, you could make the kebabs with chicken instead-- I bet it would be really good. Make his with chicken, scallions and orange slices and make yours however you like. I am running to a standstill too-- late summer just has too much going on! Posted: 5:09 pm on August 27th

ICDOCEAN1 writes: Hey Pie...1/2 half of my reply never made it to my response...bad cut and paste. To add to that reply...

I'm so glad that I skipped the recipe once again! After taking a look at my DH's face, no tofu, no mushrooms for him so there would be no point, maybe for myself for dinner on one of his work nights though.

I added a spell checker a long time ago and forgot about it so now I can correct my posts as I go, no more cut and paste.

I am at a stand still with Cook the Issue for the moment.

Posted: 2:57 pm on August 27th