Grilled Tofu with Miso Pesto

Source : Slice Firm Tofu Horizontally In Half Heat A Small Mount Of Oil In A Frying Pan And Cook Tofu Pieces Both Sides Until Nicely Browned To Make Miso Pesto...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 23, 2026

Step:

  1. Slice Firm Tofu horizontally in half. Heat a small mount of Oil in a frying pan, and cook Tofu pieces both sides until nicely browned.

  2. To make Miso Pesto, roast or toast nuts and allow them cool. Using Suribachi or mortar & pestle, coarsely crush. Alternatively you can place the toasted nuts in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin. Add other ingredients and mix well.

  3. Cut browned Tofu into smaller pieces and serve with Miso Pesto. It’s a good idea to serve with a small spoon or spreader knife.


Ingredients

  1. 400-500 g Firm/Hard Tofu
  2. Oil for cooking
  3. <Walnut & Lemongrass Miso Pesto>
  4. 1/3-1/2 cup Roasted/Toasted Walnuts
  5. 2 tablespoons Miso *dark colour type recommended
  6. 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  7. 2 tablespoons Mirin
  8. 1 tablespoon Lemongrass *finely chopped OR use ‘Lemongrass Paste’
  9. <Basil & Pine Nuts Miso Pesto>
  10. 1/4-1/3 cup Roasted/Toasted Pine Nuts
  11. 2 tablespoons Miso *dark colour type recommended
  12. 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  13. 2 tablespoons Mirin
  14. Handful Fresh Basil Leaves *finely chopped

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