Marinated Baked Tofu
Tofu made unbelievably tasty! Chewy, caramelized, full of flavor hunks of tofu, made almost entirely hands-off right in the oven.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu one block
For the marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
Press & cut your tofu
- Open the tofu and drain the water. Using a tofu press, press the excess water out of the tofu, then cut it into roughly 1-inch squares. You can also skip the pressing step and cut it into blocks, then blot it well with paper towels.
Marinate tofu
- In a medium-size bowl, add all of the marinade ingredients. Mix with a whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
- Add the tofu to the marinade and stir until all blocks are coated.
- Soak tofu at room temperature for around 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to help distribute the marinade. If you want to marinate it for much longer, I recommend refrigerating it. You can refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Bake tofu
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the marinated tofu hunks on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until browned on some sides and slightly crisp in spots. Stir one or two times while baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 1686mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 2mg