Description
This Marinated Tofu recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or added to stir-fries. The tofu is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and aromatic spices, then pan-seared until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Drain and Press Tofu: Drain and press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate Tofu: Add tofu cubes to the marinade, toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Tofu: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook tofu on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a main dish or in various meal preparations.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate tofu overnight.
- You can also bake the marinated tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
