Fiery Caribbean Jerk Tofu Skewers with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Fiery Caribbean Jerk Tofu Skewers with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 500g firm tofu; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red onion; Wooden skewers; 1 cup pineapple; 1/4 cup red onion; 1 jalapeño; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; Salt

Smoky and spicy skewers with a fresh fruit twist

These vibrant tofu skewers, marinated in a spicy jerk seasoning and grilled to perfection, are complemented by a bright and juicy pineapple salsa.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Jerk Marinade

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

grated

2 tablespoons jerk seasoning

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Tofu Skewers

500g firm tofu

cut into cubes

1 red bell pepper

cut into chunks

1 green bell pepper

cut into chunks

1 red onion

cut into wedges

Wooden skewers

soaked in water for 30 minutes

For the Pineapple Salsa

1 cup pineapple

diced

1/4 cup red onion

finely chopped

1 jalapeño

seeded and diced

Juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

chopped

Salt

to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Tofu

Make the jerk marinade

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, jerk seasoning, lime juice, and brown sugar.

Marinate the tofu

Place tofu cubes in a large zip-lock bag or container. Pour the marinade over the tofu, seal, and gently mix to coat.

Refrigerate

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

For optimal flavor, marinate the tofu overnight.

Preparing the Pineapple Salsa

Combine salsa ingredients

Combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a medium-sized bowl.

Season and chill

Stir to mix well and season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Use fresh pineapple for maximum flavor contrast.

Cooking Process

Skewer Assembly

Thread marinated tofu, red and green bell peppers, and red onion alternately onto the soaked skewers.

Grilling Skewers

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and heated through.

Ensure your skewers are fully soaked to prevent burning on the grill.

Salsa Preparation

Before serving, give the pineapple salsa a final stir to ensure even distribution of flavors.

Plating & Serving