Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHai HaiGrilled Tofu Skewers Recipe

Grilled Tofu Skewers Recipe

Inspired by Hai Hai
Time1h 20m
Serves4

Grilled tofu marinated in sweet soy & Indonesian spices, scallion & ginger oil

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Ingredients

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Tofu Skewers

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Tofu

    Press the tofu to remove excess moisture by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and placing a weight on top for about 30 minutes. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Make Marinade

    In a mixing bowl, combine sweet soy sauce, vegetable oil, ground ginger, ground coriander, garlic powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Marinate Tofu

    Add the cubed tofu into the marinade and gently toss to coat. Allow the tofu to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.

  4. 4

    Prepare Scallion & Ginger Oil

    Thinly slice the scallions and finely chop the ginger. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, add scallions and ginger, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  5. 5

    Assemble Skewers

    Thread the marinated tofu cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

Grilling

  1. 6

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Cook Skewers

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the tofu is golden brown and slightly charred.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Remove skewers from the grill and drizzle with scallion and ginger oil before serving.

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