Sesame Marinated Baked Tofu Recipes

SESAME BAKED TOFU RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the pressed tofu horizontally into 16 pieces (each will be about 1/4-inch thick), then slice lengthwise down the middle so that you have about 32 (2-inch) squares. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, and sesame seeds, stirring until well mixed.
• Pour a small amount of this mixture into a casserole dish or baking dish. Place all of the tofu squares into the dish in a single layer then pour the remaining marinade over the tofu. Place the pan in the refrigerator, and allow tofu to marinate for 4 hours or overnight, flipping the tofu once or twice to make sure that it evenly marinates.
• Heat the oven to 400 F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet or baking pan and, using a spatula, transfer the marinated tofu onto the pan, spacing the pieces so that they do not touch one another.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until the tofu reaches the desired texture. (The longer you bake the tofu, the firmer, denser, chewier, and crispier it will become; the less you bake it, the softer it will be.)
• Allow tofu to cool for a minute or two in the pan before serving. Serve hot or cold.

SESAME SEED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange tofu slices into a square baking dish in a single layer.
• Stir water, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring continually. Pour sesame oil into the boiling mixture while stirring to incorporate fully; remove from heat and pour over the tofu.
• Marinate tofu for 15 minutes.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sesame seeds in skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Bake tofu in preheated oven until it looks glazed, about 25 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

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.

BASIC MARINATED AND BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Wrap the tofu in paper towels and press under a heavy skillet for 15 minutes. If it's still pretty wet, replace the towels and press it again.
• Mix the soy sauce, vinegar, and oil in a container that is small but big enough for all the tofu.
• Cut the tofu in half inch slices and place in marinade.
• Turn it over after about 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Wipe some of the oil from the marinade on your baking sheet.
• Arrange the tofu slices in one layer and bake for 15 minutes.
• Turn them over and bake another 15 minutes.

MARINATED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu and cut into 1" cubes.
• Mix all other ingredients together except olive oil.
• Pour marinade over tofu and cover.
• Refrigerate overnight or longer (I've left it for 3 nights).
• Lightly grease baking pan or sheet with olive oil.
• Arrange tofu in single layer on sheet, making sure not to forget the garlic and ginger from the marinade dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, flipping tofu at least once during the process, until brown and slightly crispy.

MARINATED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu and press for thirty minutes to remove excess water.
• To prepare marinade, mix the soy sauce and water, then add ginger, garlic, and cumin. 1 tsp cayenne pepper can be added for a spicy kick. Put marinade into a medium-sized, flat plastic container for marinating.
• Slice tofu into 6 equal-sized "cutlets" and lay flat, side-by-side, in marinade. The container should be small enough so that the marinade covers at least half of the tofu.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the tofu pieces over halfway through.
• Cover a pan with tin foil and place marinated tofu on foil, brushing extra marinade over each piece.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, remove and flip tofu, then bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the edges appear golden brown.
• Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled later.

SESAME-MARINATED BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu and slice into 8 equal slices. Meanwhile combine the remaining ingredients.
• Place the tofu in ziploc or tupperware and pour marinade over. Close the container and place in fridge up to 24 hours, shaking occasionally.
• When ready to cook, turn on broiler and arrange tofu on a foil-covered cookie sheet. Put in oven about 5-6 inches from heat and cook about 8 minutes on each side.

BAKED MARINATED TOFU

Steps:

• Slice tofu into 1/4 inch slices.
• Combine remaining ingredients and whisk until well blended.
• Marinate tofu 2-3 hours or over night.
• Drain tofu and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.