Tofu Marinade

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Tofu Marinade

You think tofu is boring and has a plain taste? Then try this tofu marinade! It's super easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love serving my marinated tofu over brown rice and don't forget to top it off with some green onions and a bit of sriracha. 

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu

For the tofu marinade:

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Start by pressing your tofu. Remove the tofu from the packaging.Then wrap it with a clean dishtowel. Alternatively, you could also use paper towels.

  Cover with a baking sheet and then place something heavy on top. I usually use a stack of cookbooks. But you could also use cans of beans, a cast iron skillet, or smaller weights you use for weight lifting exercises. 

  Let it press for about 10-15 minutes. 
• In the meantime, make the tofu marinade. 

  Cut the garlic and the ginger into thin slices. In an airtight container or a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk well. 
• After the tofu has been pressed for about 10-15 minutes, cut it into cubes.  Then add it to the tofu marinade and carefully stir with a spoon until all of the tofu cubes are covered. 
• Cover the container and store it in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours. If you have enough time, I recommend letting the tofu marinate overnight. This way it will be even more flavorful. 
• To pan-fry the marinated tofu:

  Heat some oil in a frying pan or in a cast iron skillet.Add the marinated tofu, but leave the rest of the tofu marinade behind (you can use it later if you want). Fry the tofu until golden brown. 
• How to bake the marinated tofu:

  Preheat your oven to 350 °F. After the tofu has been marinated for at least 1-2 hours, place it in a bowl leaving the remaining tofu marinade behind.

  Add two tablespoons of corn starch (for 14 ounces of tofu). Make sure all cubes are covered in corn starch. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the tofu cubes on top.

  Bake for 25 minutes, tossing halfway. 
• Serve over brown rice and sprinkle with chopped green onions. I also like to add a bit of sriracha on top. 

Notes

• If you have enough time, I definitely recommend letting the tofu marinate overnight. This way it will be even more flavorful. 
• Do you want to make the tofu marinade gluten-free? Then just replace the soy sauce with tamari. 
• As the tofu needs some time to marinade, it's best to plan ahead. Apart from the waiting time, the recipe couldn't be much easier!
• If you want your tofu marinade to be a bit spicier, you can also add a bit of sriracha to the marinade. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.6% | Calcium: 13% | Iron: 9%

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