Our sesame ginger baked tofu is oil-free, 100% plant based, and completely delicious. Whether you’re a seasoned tofu fan or unfamiliar with its charms, you’ll love this. We guarantee you’ll make this recipe more than once. In fact, we recommend doubling or tripling this recipe from the get go.
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz package firm or extra firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and pressed
Marinade
- 2½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 tbsp brown rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1½ tsp coconut aminos
- 1½ tsp water
- 1½ raw sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and rinse with water. Using your preferred method, press your tofu for 10–15 minutes.
- After pressing your tofu, discard the liquid and cut the block into 8 ½-inch thick slabs (crosswise). Then, place the tofu in a baking dish or bowl with a wide flat bottom and set aside.
- Place all of the Marinade ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the Marinade over the tofu. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, turning over once or twice so that each side soaks up some Marinade.
- While the tofu is marinating, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or silicone baking mat(s).
- Place the tofu slabs on the baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Pour the remaining Marinade (along with the ginger and garlic bits) over the tofu.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each piece and bake for an additional 25 minutes, until nice and brown. If using multiple baking sheets that can’t fit on the same oven rack, we suggest moving the top baking sheet to the bottom rack and the bottom baking sheet to the top rack after you flip them. This will help your tofu bake more evenly.
- Use your tofu for sandwiches, top salads with it, add it to stir fries and wraps, or just eat plain as a snack.