All Purpose Baked Tofu Recipes

BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a large baking sheet.
• Gently press tofu pieces to release as much water as possible. Arrange tofu on the prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk soy sauce, agave nectar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until marinade is evenly combined. Brush half of the marinade over tofu pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip tofu and brush remaining marinade over tofu. Sprinkle sesame seeds over tofu. Continue baking until tofu is crisp, about 30 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a wire rack using a spatula; cool.

ALL-PURPOSE BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Cut tofu lengthwise through center; slice crosswise at six 1/2-inch intervals (so you end up with 12 squares).
• Arrange tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels. Top with more paper towels and another baking sheet; weigh down with canned goods. Press 10 to 30 minutes (more time will yield crispier edges).
• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together oil, tamari, and paprika. Add tofu; toss with a spatula to evenly coat all sides (it's okay if it breaks up a little-that will make crispy bits).
• Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or let cool completely and refrigerate in an air-tight container up to 5 days.