Pressing the tofu before grilling yields a firmer result and allows the marinade to deeply penetrate the tofu.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
16 fresh mint leaves
4 ripe plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
1 onion, peeled, quartered and separated into layers
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (recipe follows)

1. Cut tofu in half horizontally, making two large slices about 1 inch thick. Cover a cutting board with aluminum foil and place it so that one end extends over the sink. Prop up the other end so the board slants slightly toward the sink. Place tofu slices on the board, side by side. Cover tofu with a second sheet of foil. Place another cutting board or a baking sheet over the foil and weight it with heavy cans or books. Let stand for 15 minutes; remove weights and cut tofu into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Preheat grill.
3. Combine lime juice, soy sauce and ginger in a medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Tuck a mint leaf into each tomato quarter and thread onto 4 or 8 doubled skewers alternately with tofu, onion and jalapeños. Discard marinade.
5. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes. Brush with Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce and grill until vegetables are softened and tofu is well glazed, about 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 204 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 14 g protein; 3 g fiber; 550 mg sodium; 237 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Iron (19% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

TIP: To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.

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