Grilled Al Pastor Tofu Skewers Recipe :: The Meatwave

Grilled Al Pastor Tofu Skewers Recipe :: The Meatwave

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Given that tofu is such a blank slate, the smoky, earthy, and fruity flavor of an al pastor marinade popped more in this vegetarian skewer variation over the more common meaty one.

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Ingredients

  • 3 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can of chipotles in adobo
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 pounds extra firm tofu
  • 1/2 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 onion layers each)
  • 12 metal or wooden skewers
  • Salsa verde, for serving

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