GRILLED SESAME-TOFU SKEWERS WITH GINGER PEANUT SAUCE

submitted by Stephanie Doll

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
4 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 Tbs toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 12 oz. pkg. extra firm smoked tofu cut into 16 cubes
1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
3 Tbs minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs light brown sugar

1. combine orange juice, 2 Tbs soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tsp garlic, and red pepper flakes. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature. Fold in tofu, cover, and marinate 1 hour or overnight stirring occasionally

2. soak 16 wood skewers in cold water 1/2 hour. Preheat grill. Drain tofu, and thread on skewers. Grill 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides, turning occasionally.

3. whisk together peanut butter, remaining 1 tsp.garlic, ginger, brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, and 1/3 cup warm water to make thick sauce. Serve skewers with dipping sauce

Serves 8