Deliciously Baked Tofu

- 1 block of firm tofu (~1 lb)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (reduce to 1 tbsp for low sodium diets, or use a low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp powered garlic (avoid salted)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp red pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
Baked Tofu Preparation Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients (except the tofu) into a marinade
- Dry tofu block by pressing it between two towels for a minimum of 20 seconds
- Slice the tofu into 1/2-3/4 inch strips and lay in large bowl
-Dump the marinade over the tofu and allow to marinate for 1 hour in the fridge
- Remove the sliced tofu from the bowl and lay side by side onto a flat baking pan
- Pour remaining marinade from the bowl over the tofu on the pan spreading above and below the tofu
- After covering all pieces of tofu, remove excess marinade from the pan and save for an optional dipping sauce later on
- Preheat oven to 365
- Bake 30 minutes, carefully turning the tofu slices at 15 minutes
That's all there is to it! Enjoy by eating as is or by dipping into remaining marinade sauce. This goes very well with meat dishes, or for vegetarians try it with your favorite salad or pasta for a healthy wholesome meal. You can have a lot of fun with this recipe by making small changes to it each time you make it. For example, try adding a little onion powder, replace the sugar with honey or, my personal favorite, omit the ground ginger and garnish with fresh ginger.