Marinated Baked Tofu
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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 1 sa. 10 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Kolay
- Porsiyon başına
- 152 kcal
Alerjen bilgisi: gluten, susam, soya ve soya fasulyesi içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
Malzemeler
- 450 gextra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 yemek kaşığıcornstarch
marinade
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 30 mlrice vinegar
- 15 mlmaple syrup
- 15 mlsesame oil
- 1 çay kaşığıgarlic powder
- 0,5 çay kaşığıginger powder
- 0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
Ekipman
whisk · medium bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · small saucepan
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
Press the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 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.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
- 5
Drain the tofu from the marinade, reserving any leftover marinade. In a clean bowl, toss the marinated tofu with cornstarch until lightly coated.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Yaklaşık 25 dk.
- 8
If desired, briefly simmer the reserved marinade in a small saucepan until slightly thickened, then drizzle over the baked tofu before serving.
Aşçının notu: This step is optional but adds extra flavor and gloss.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 152,3kcal
- Protein
- 10,2g
- Karbonhidrat
- 8,8g
- Yağ
- 9,2g
- Lif
- 0,8g
- Şeker
- 3,2g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
Store leftover baked tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes, or in a pan until warm and slightly crispy.