Grilled Milkfish (Bangus) with Lemon and Garlic
Grilled milkfish marinated in lemon juice and garlic. A simple and flavorful Filipino dish. **USING TOFU IN PLACE OF MILK FISH**
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Firm Tofu
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 4 cloves of garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- 2Add the 4 slices of firm tofu to the bowl with the marinade. Turn the tofu slices to coat them evenly. Let the tofu marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 3Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is approximately 175-200°C.
- 4Carefully place the marinated tofu slices onto the preheated grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, until golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
- 5Flip the tofu slices over and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side, until they are golden brown and heated through. The tofu should feel firm but not mushy.
- 6Remove the grilled tofu from the grill and serve immediately.
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