Shangaï-Style Broiled Bean Curd
Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] oil
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] water
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] garlic powder
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound [454 g] super firm bean curd [tofu], into 1/2-inch [1.3-cm] thick slices
  • Into a shallow bowl or baking pan, combine all ingredients except tofu.
  • Mix well.
  • Add tofu slices, cover, and leave to marinate, refrigerated for 4 to 5 hours, turning tofu slices several times while marinating.
  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Lightly oil a shallow baking pan.
  • Remove tofu slices from marinade; transfer into oiled baking pan, into a single layer.
  • Broil, turning several times, until desired crispness is reached.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinade into a small saucepan; serve with tofu.