Baked Miso Tofu
Hearty, chewy tofu marinated in a savory miso sauce and baked to crispy golden brown perfection. Perfect paired with rice and some greens for a wholesome, nutritious meal.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu pressed**
- 1½ tbsp miso**
- 2 tsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp sake
- ½ tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sugar/maple syrup
Optional
- 1 clove garlic grated, or ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger grated or ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 30 minutes to let out excess water (see notes).
- Mix all marinade ingredients together in a big bowl.
- Cut up tofu into cubes, and soak in marinade for at least an hour, flipping halfway through to coat both sides.
- After marinating, bake the tofu on parchment paper in an oven preheated to 375°F. Bake for 15-20 minutes on each side, checking occasionally to make sure it's not burning.
Notes
Press Tofu: To press tofu, place a small bowl upside down in a bigger bowl, then wrap a block of tofu in a paper towel and place it on the upside down bowl. Place a heavy object (like a container of protein powder, a bowl with fruit in it, etc -- just make sure it's not so heavy that it crushes the tofu) on top of the tofu and leave for at least 30 minutes to drain.
Miso: You can use any miso: red, white, or awase (a mix of both). White miso is sweeter while red miso is more salty and savory.