I don’t use regular soy sauce because it’s too salty. If you can’t find tamari, low sodium soy sauce works well.Citrus If you’re looking for a lemon and soy. Spicy For a spicy gochujang hit, marinade your tofu in the sauce used for tteokkochi Classic You can’t go past classic teriyaki sauce, or our similar favourite mentsuyu. Look for firm or extra firm tofu in the refrigerated section at your grocery store, not the silken tofu found in the shelf-stable aseptic containers. Simply slice the tofu into your desired shape, slather in marinade and set aside for 5 mins before cooking.The finished tofu will have firmed up and turned golden brown. Line a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper and evenly space the tofu so it's not overlapping.īake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the tofu marinate for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even marinating.
Then place the tofu in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.įlip the tofu slices around in the marinade to make sure they’re covered in the sauce. Then slice the tofu into ¼-1/2 inch slices. Preheat the oven 350 F (180 C) and mix the marinade together.
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How to Make Easy Marinated Tofuĭrain the tofu, then press for 20-30 minutes. It can also be left in the refrigerator overnight to remove any excess liquid. Let the tofu sit and drain for about 30 minutes. You want to remove the liquid so it will absorb the marinade. If you don’t have a tofu press, simply wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel, place the tofu on a plate to catch any liquid that the towel doesn’t absorb, then place a heavy pot on top of the tofu to squeeze out more liquid.Īnother option is to use a plate (or cutting board) and then place canned goods on the plate to put pressure on the tofu. Place the tofu in the press, turn the press sideways so the water can drain out (depending on your tofu press you may not need to), and place it on a plate or in a baking dish to catch the liquid. I use a tofu press to extract the excess water from the tofu. How to Press TofuĪ very common way to buy tofu is packed in water, but if your tofu is vacuum packed and not packed in much water you can probably skip the pressing step. It’s very versatile, so adjust the added flavor components to suit your preference, or it’s also tasty with just tamari and maple syrup. This easy marinated and baked tofu is super flavorful and oil-free. This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to.