Crispy Baked Tofu
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Baking tofu on parchment paper results in a crispy baked tofu that has an amazing crispness on the outside while maintaining its soft, creamy interior.
Servings: 4
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block (14 ounces) extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce regular or low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
Instructions
- Drain the tofu for about an hour. Use a tofu press if you have one, or put the block of tofu in a strainer, top with paper towels, and a mortar or other weighty object (protect it from getting wet from the paper towels, if necessary)1 block (14 ounces) extra firm tofu
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the tofu into ½ inch cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Gently toss tofu to coat, then add the five spice powder and cornstarch and again gently toss.2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Lay tofu out on parchment-lined baking sheet so pieces are not touching. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until toasty in color.
Notes
It's helpful to taste the tofu after it has baked for about 30 minutes to determine when it has achieved your desired level of crispness.
Nearly any other marinade and spice combinations can be substituted in this crispy baked tofu recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg