Dinner for 2

Grilled Tofu Coconut Rice

Name: Grilled Tofu Coconut Rice
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian and Pacific
Ingredients: 1 package extra-firm or firm tofu; cooking oil (optional); herbamare or salt; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup dry/uncooked short grain brown rice; 1 can (13 1/2 oz) light coconut milk; 2 tsp packed brown sugar; 1 tsp coconut oil (optional); 1 sprinkle nutmeg; 1 pineapple; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 2 jalapeños; 1 large garlic clove; 1 red pepper; 1 orange pepper; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves; red pepper flakes (optional)

$31.38for 470 minServes 2

Grilled tofu pairs with pineapple pepper salsa and nutty brown rice simmered with coconut milk and shredded coconut.

Photo: ohsheglows.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 10 oz$0.17/oz typical	10 oz	$1.70Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$0.99Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Wild, 6.5 oz$0.15/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.97Typical price
	Coconut milk, 14 oz$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.89Typical price
	Pineapple and mango, 1$3.49 each typical	1	$3.49Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.69

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$7.85 per serving$31.38 for 4

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Ingredients

1 package extra-firm or firm tofu
cooking oil (optional)
herbamare or salt
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 cup dry/uncooked short grain brown rice
1 can (13 1/2 oz) light coconut milk
2 tsp packed brown sugar
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
1 sprinkle nutmeg
1 pineapple
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 jalapeños
1 large garlic clove
1 red pepper
1 orange pepper
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Press the tofu under a heavy pan for 10 minutes, then cut it into thick slices and season with salt.
Combine the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water, brown sugar, coconut oil, nutmeg, and shredded coconut in a saucepan.
Bring the rice to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
Heat a grill to medium-high, oil the grates, and grill the tofu for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Grill the red and orange peppers for 5 minutes, turning often, then chop them with the pineapple, onion, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, mint, and red pepper flakes.
Fluff the rice and serve it with the grilled tofu and pineapple salsa.

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