Al Pastor Tofu Skewers
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.
- Time: 120 min
- Servings: 6
Source: meatwave.com
Ingredients
- guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- vegetable stock
- tablespoons vegetable oil
- medium cloves garlic
- tablespoon achiote paste
- teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- teaspoon ground cumin
- tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
- tablespoon adobo sauce from can of chipotles in adobo
- pineapple juice
- distilled white vinegar
- tablespoons dark brown sugar
- teaspoon kosher salt
- pounds extra firm tofu
- large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- metal or wooden skewers
- Salsa verde, for serving