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Grilled Tofu Kebabs with Chili Crisp

These grilled tofu kebabs are layered with mellow chili crisp, red pepper, red onion, grilled bok choy, and crispy snap peas—perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Grilled, Vegan
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Tofu press or heavy pan
  • 2 Mixing bowl
  • Skewers metal or soaked bamboo
  • 1 Grill
  • 1 Grill basket for snap peas
  • 1 Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp not spicy
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for crispiness
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into chunks
  • 4 baby bok choy halved or quartered
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for bok choy
  • 2 cups snap peas
  • Extra chili crisp for snap peas
  • Skewers metal or soaked bamboo

Instructions
 

  • Press tofu for 20–30 minutes to remove excess water.
  • Whisk together chili crisp, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cut pressed tofu into 1½-inch cubes and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Optionally toss marinated tofu with cornstarch for crispiness.
  • Thread tofu, red pepper, and red onion onto skewers.
  • Toss bok choy with sesame oil. Toss snap peas with chili crisp and place in grill basket.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
  • Grill tofu skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and charred.
  • Grill bok choy directly on grates until stems are tender and lightly charred (takes longer than lettuce).
  • Grill snap peas in basket until blistered and slightly crisp.
  • Serve hot with extra chili crisp if desired.

Notes

You can adjust chili crisp to your preference. This version is mellow and not spicy. Bok choy takes longer than you think to grill due to its firm stems. Snap peas grilled in a basket add a perfect crunchy contrast.
Keyword chili crisp, tofu kebabs, vegan grilling
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