Description
This Marinated Tofu recipe is a flavorful and versatile dish perfect for vegans and tofu lovers. The tofu is marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices, then cooked to perfection. Enjoy it in stir-fries, salads, or on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz block extra-firm tofu (pressed and drained)
Marinade:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Cut and Marinate: Cut the tofu into cubes, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Marinate tofu in the mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate tofu for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
- Cook: Remove tofu from marinade and cook by baking, pan-frying, or air frying until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Press tofu for at least 20–30 minutes before marinating to help absorb flavor.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- This tofu is great in stir-fries, salads, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating + Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 block
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
