We made this recipe for actor and comedian Greg Malone, of Wonderful Grand Band and Codco fame. Greg, a distant cousin of mine, is vegetarian. This is one of the first vegetarian recipes we prepared on One Chef One Critic, so we were a little nervous about how it would turn out. After all, Steve and I are committed omnivores. Paired with the Turkish Lentil Salad that follows, it became a very fine meal for guest, hosts, and crew.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) extra firm tofu
- 1 medium eggplant
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 10 oz (284 g) button mushrooms
- 14 oz (400 g) tin baby corn, drained
Marinade
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- ½ tbsp (7 ml) ground mustard powder
- ½ tsp (2 ml) black pepper
- 4 grilling skewers
How to Make It
- Drain the tofu, being careful to squeeze out excess water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut tofu into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Set aside. Cut eggplant lengthwise in half. Then cut each half into approximately 3 strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Slice zucchini into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices. Cut red pepper in half, removing stem and seeds, and cut each half into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Wipe mushrooms clean with a moist paper towel and remove stems. Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers in alternating colour combinations.
- For the marinade, put all ingredients in a glass jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until mixed. Lay kebabs in a long, shallow baking pan or on a non-metal tray. Pour the marinade over the kebabs, turning them once so that the tofu and vegetables are coated. Refrigerate the kebabs for 3 to 8 hours, occasionally spooning the marinade over them. Broil or grill the kebabs at 450 F (235 C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are browned.
