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Drain the block of tofu in a flat-bottomed colander.
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Place a plate on top of tofu and then top with a standard size can on top of the plate.
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This presses out excess water.
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Let tofu drain in colander for 30 minutes while the preparing green marinade.
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Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices (about 9 slices).
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Lay tofu pieces flat in a 9x9 glass shallow pan and pour green marinade over.
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Flip the tofu over so both sides get covered in marinade.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
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On a stovetop grill on medium high heat, brush the grill with oil of your choice.
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(Tip: Make sure the grill is hot before adding tofuthis will prevent sticking.)
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Place tofu on grill and dont touch it!
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Let it cook for 5-7 minutes before checking it; the more you play with the tofu on the grill the more it will break and stick.
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With a thin spatula, carefully flip tofu over and grill the other side, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer to serving plate and cut in half if usng for tacos.
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For the green marinade: In a blender, blend soy sauce, lime juice and zest, garlic, scallions, ginger, cilantro and salt.
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Pulse on low to get everything moving.
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Slowly pour in oil and blend until combined.
