Cooking time: 30min

Total: 60min

Its preparation is very simple and practical, you will be surprised with how quickly this recipe is made. The tofu will be flavored and sealed with a rich citrus sauce.

The first thing we will do is to discard the tofu liquid, this we will do by draining gently, we will use kitchen paper or clean cloths, we will leave our tofu about 30 minutes, do not forget to place an extra weight on top to compact well.

After the time, we will cut in 4 rectangles of 1 cm thick.

Then we will beat the soy sauce with pineapple juice, cream, tahina, and lemon juice. Add the rest of the spices, granulated garlic, vinegar, paprika, our cayenne and a pinch of black pepper. Then we will mix with the brown sugar, this step is to taste, I prefer to leave it in a bittersweet spot, with this sauce let marinate our tofu about 30 minutes.

And our final stage of this preparation is to grill our flavored tofu, drain the sauce, and cook the tofu about 6 minutes on each side, this we will do until golden and has its characteristic golden color, the sauce helps more to give that aspect, finally, glazed just halfway through cooking and put a little more of the marinade, reserving a little to eat later.

We can accompany the Hawaiian tofu to the grill with a rich aromatic rice or with vegetables to the taste.

NOTE: it is advisable to consume this dish at the time of finishing cooking, if you are cooking several pieces do not forget to give a heat stroke again to the tofu to acquire the desired consistency.

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5 incredible benefits of tofu

1- Combats type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes often experience discomfort to the kidney, causing the body to excrete too much protein in the urine.

According to the study, people with this chronic disease who consumed tofu, or soy cheese in their daily diet (which was followed), eliminated less protein than those who consumed only animal protein.

"The results indicate that consumption of isolated soy protein improves several markers that may be beneficial for type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy (kidney damage)," the research authors concluded.

2- Protects against osteoporosis

The isoflavones present in soy cheese contribute to bone health, in the sense that they are chemicals known to combat bone loss and increase bone mineral density, during menopause in women.

Also, according to the study, benefits of this food have been reported in reducing some other symptoms of menopause.

3- Prevents liver damage

The properties of tofu represented in this dish along with fruits and vegetables

According to the specialized site, Medical News Today, some scientific research has established that soy tofu can be used to prevent liver damage caused by free radicals.

These radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that are produced by the body itself and destroy others, which without adequate antioxidant protection can become dangerous to health. Well, the antioxidants present in soy combat radicals.

4- Prevents Alzheimer's

Populations consuming larger amounts of soy generally have a lower incidence of mental disorders such as Alzheimer's associated with aging.

5- Take care of cardiovascular health

According to indications, consumption of tofu as an alternative to animal protein lowers levels of LDL cholesterol, i.e. "bad" cholesterol. On the other hand, this condition also prevents the risk of arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure.

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