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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 152 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
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.
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