Pacific Rim Brochettes

* Exported from MasterCook *

PACIFIC RIM BROCHETTES

Recipe By :=20
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound Extra firm tofu -- drained
1 each Stalk fresh lemon grass
1/2 bn Fresh mint -- chopped
6 each Garlic cloves
1 each Serrano pepper -- seeded &
minced
2 tablespoons Cilantro stems -- chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh ginger -- chopped
3 each Green onions -- chopped
1 teaspoon Peanut butter -- optional
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Coconut milk -- optional
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup Liquid tamarind
2 tablespoons Soy sauce -- -----------Brochette
6 each Green onions
2 medium Tomatoes -- cut into eighths
6 small Jalapeno peppers -- optional
1/4 pound Snow peas
1/4 pound Button mushrooms
Cliantro leaves to garnish

Gently pres tofu between kitchen towels to remove excess water. Slice into
pieces 2" X 1" X 1/2". Cut each chunk crosswise & set aside. Slice & discard
all but bottom 3" of lemon grass. With a wooden mallet, pound the base to
release the aromatic oils. In a food processor, combine lemon grass with
mint, ginger, garlic, pepper, cilantro & gren onions. Process in short bursts
for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients & process for 1 minute. Transfer
to glass container & add tofu pieces. Cover & marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

BROCHETTE: Prepare grill. Trim green onions to 2" pieces. Place vegetables
& tofu on sqewers, alternating for colour. (Group snow peas i threes so they
don't cook too quickly). Place skewers on hot grill & brush with remaining
marinade. Grill, turning once till vegetables are tender.

Should take 5 minutes or so. Garnish with cilantro & serve.

PER SERVING: 258 Cal.; 18g Prot.; 9g Fat; 26g Carb.; 0 Chol.; 333mg Sod.; 5g
Fiber.

VT July, 1993

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