We think that this may be the most useful recipe in the book. Baked tofu is a reliable standby and can be dressed up to suit almost any menu. Whip up a marinade, pop the tofu in the oven, start cooking rice or pasta, and decide on a vegetable or salad. Baked tofu is also a nice addition to stews, sautés, sandwiches, and salads. Try this with Hot and Sour Stir-fry using the variation for Sweet and Sour Tofu below.
On the Stovetop: 15 minutes
In the Oven: 30-40 minutes
Easy Baked Tofu
Recipe type: accompaniment
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cake firm tofu (about 16 ounces)
BASIC MARINADE
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger root (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, pressed (optional)
Instructions
IN THE OVEN: 30-40 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Cut the tofu into slices, cubes, triangles, or sticks.
- Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the tofu in a single layer.
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients (or variation ingredients, if using) and drizzle over the tofu.
- Gently turn or toss to coat thoroughly. Bake uncovered, stirring once or twice, until the oil is sizzling and the tofu is firm and chewy, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Serve hot, at room temperature, or chilled.
ON THE STOVETOP: 15 MINUTES
- Cut the tofu into small cubes.
- Heat the vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a large skillet.
- Add the tofu and sauté, stirring often, for 4 or 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Add the soy sauce (and other marinade ingredients if you are using a variation), lower the heat, and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes longer.
Notes
Variation for Sweet & Sour Tofu: Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or sugar to the basic marinade.
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