{"id":"11bb5697-902a-4688-ac73-0abfb51fb417","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/11bb5697-902a-4688-ac73-0abfb51fb417","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/peruvian-style-tofu-with-creamy-cilantro-sauce","title":"Peruvian-Style Tofu With Creamy Cilantro Sauce","description":"The high-impact flavors traditionally used in the marinade for Peruvian chicken—soy sauce, cumin, and paprika—are applied to grilled tofu with resounding success.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 servings","total_time":"40 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/6a19b7d9158ed95fe6b7577e/16:9/w_1328,h_747,c_limit/BA0626summer08.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1.25 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Freshly ground pepper","item":"Freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"2 14-oz. blocks firm tofu, drained","item":"14-oz. blocks firm tofu","quantity":2,"preparation":"drained"},{"text":"1 bunch cilantro, bottom 1\" of stems removed, cut into\n2\" pieces","item":"cilantro, bottom 1\" of stems removed, cut into 2\" pieces","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch"},{"text":"6 scallions, cut into 2\" pieces","item":"scallions, cut into 2\" pieces","quantity":6},{"text":"½ avocado, pit removed, peeled, halved","item":"avocado, pit removed, peeled","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"halved"},{"text":"1 serrano chile, stem removed","item":"serrano chile, stem removed","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small garlic clove","item":"small garlic clove","quantity":1},{"text":"¼ cup fresh lime juice","item":"fresh lime juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Vegetable oil (for grill)","item":"Vegetable oil","preparation":"for grill"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Mix 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. sugar, and 2 tsp. paprika in a 13x9\" baking dish to combine; season generously with freshly ground pepper. Cut each of two 14-oz. blocks firm tofu, drained, into 4–6 planks; transfer to dish and turn to coat each side evenly in marinade. Arrange tofu in a single layer; cover with plastic wrap and let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours (chill if marinating longer than 30 minutes; no need to bring to room temperature before grilling).","section":"Tofu"},{"number":2,"text":"While the tofu is marinating, blend 1 bunch cilantro, bottom 1\" of stems removed, cut into 2\" pieces, 6 scallions, cut into 2\" pieces, ½ avocado, pit removed, peeled, halved, 1 serrano chile, stem removed, 1 small garlic clove, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ tsp. ground cumin, and ¼ cup water in a blender until mostly smooth (some flecks of cilantro are okay). Transfer cilantro sauce to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against surface (this will slow down oxidation). Chill until ready to serve.","section":"Sauce and assembly"},{"number":3,"text":"Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; generously oil grate with vegetable oil. Remove tofu from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish, and grill until deep brown marks appear underneath, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn over (using a fish or stiff metal spatula to coax it off the grate will make it easier); grill until deep brown marks appear underneath, about 5 minutes.","section":"Sauce and assembly"},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer tofu to a platter and serve with cilantro sauce alongside.\nDo Ahead: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.","section":"Sauce and assembly"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.831243+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.831243+00:00"}