Baked Tofu 4 Ways
4 different marinades tossed with crispy baked tofu: Sweet & Sour, Teriyaki Miso, Hot & Nutty and Maple Mustard. Choose ONE of the four marinades per 350g of firm tofu.
Ingredients
Baked tofu (per marinade)
- 350 g firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Sweet & Sour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp black vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
Miso Teriyaki
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp water
Hot & Nutty
- 2 tbsp nut butter (peanut,almond,sunflower seed, etc)
- 2 tbsp hot sauce , such as Siracha
- 2 tbsp water
Maple Mustard
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp corn starch
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Bake the tofu
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and set oven racks to the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed tofu and olive oil together. Add the corn starch and mix until combined. Be sure not to break the tofu pieces.½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp corn starch
- Bake the tofu for 7 minutes. Flip the tofu using a spatula and bake for another 7-9mins. Remove from the oven.
Make your choice of marinade
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade of your choice. Microwave on high for 15-20s and whisk together the ingredients until smooth.
- Toss the prepared sauce and baked tofu in a bowl. Serve as a side dish or in your favourite recipes!
Notes
- To reiterate, each marinade recipe is for every 350g of tofu.
- There is no need to press the tofu before baking.
- Store leftover tofu in a covered bowl or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the tofu by microwaving on high for 45-60seconds.
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