Asian Tofu Skewers

Ingredients

• MARINADE

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • Tabasco to taste
  • Sambal oelek to taste
  • Pepper

• RICE

  • 1 cup (250 ml) basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
  • 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) coarsely chopped pistachios

• SKEWERS

  • 1 lb (454 g) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
  • 24 shiitake or other mushroom caps
  • 8 wood or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes