Crispy Baked Marinated Tofu

Crispy Baked Marinated Tofu

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 tablespoon sesame oil (or other mild-tasting vegetable oil)

4 tablespoons soy sauce (I used Tamari)

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 lb / 453 gr firm tofu

Directions

In a large bowl combine oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Whisk well and set aside.

Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Slice into ½-inch cubes.

Add tofu to the bowl of the marinade, and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to 1 hour, up to a day.

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and place a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper. (A silicon mat will also work, but parchment on a rimmed metal baking sheet yields the crispiest tofu with no sticking.) Place the tofu on the parchment in a single layer along with the marinade. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn gently and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Serve tofu with additional marinade (or soy sauce) over a bed of greens, rice, or noodles.