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Marinated Baked Tofu

Name: Marinated Baked Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 450 g extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed; 60 ml soy sauce; 30 ml rice vinegar; 15 ml maple syrup; 15 ml sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp ginger powder; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp cornstarch

This recipe features firm tofu baked to a golden crisp after soaking in a savory and slightly sweet marinade. It's a versatile protein that can be added to salads, sandwiches, or served as a main course with your favorite sides.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 152 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gextra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tbspcornstarch

marinade

60 mlsoy sauce
30 mlrice vinegar
15 mlmaple syrup
15 mlsesame oil
1 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tspginger powder
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

whisk · medium bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · small saucepan

The method

Step by step

1
Press the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Cook’s note: Pressing tofu helps it absorb more flavor and achieve a crispier texture.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 2 min
3
Add the cubed tofu to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
Cook’s note: Gently toss the tofu halfway through marinating to ensure even flavor distribution.
4
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 10 min
5
Drain the tofu from the marinade, reserving any leftover marinade. In a clean bowl, toss the marinated tofu with cornstarch until lightly coated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The cornstarch helps create a crispy exterior.
6
Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
About 1 min
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
About 25 min
8
If desired, briefly simmer the reserved marinade in a small saucepan until slightly thickened, then drizzle over the baked tofu before serving.
Cook’s note: This step is optional but adds extra flavor and gloss.

Per serving

Nutrition

64%Score

Calories: 152.3kcal
Protein: 10.2g
Carbs: 8.8g
Fat: 9.2g
Fibre: 0.8g
Sugar: 3.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover baked tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes, or in a pan until warm and slightly crispy.