Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Marinated Tofu

Recipe courtesy of Chef Carole Levy, PPMNY Culinary Educator

Marinated tofu is so versatile. It can be a great as an ingredient in spring rolls, a main course, or added to a salad or a grain dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 orange, squeezed to make juice (yield ¼ to ½ cup)

  • ¼ cup shoyu or tamari soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • Grated or sliced ginger, yield 1-2 tsp
  • ½ tsp or few drops of hot sauce or chili flakes
  • 12-15 oz organic extra-firm tofu, drained or pressed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or silpat baking mat.
3. Combine the first five ingredients in a shallow bowl.
4. Press any excess liquid from tofu. Cut tofu into strips and marinate. (Often, I marinate on the counter for 10-15 minutes.)
5. Cook the tofu for about 20 minutes until you see pieces drying out and browning.
6. Flip pieces and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Cooking time depends on how thick or thinly you’ve cut tofu.

Chef's Notes

If preferred, marinate tofu for several hours in the fridge so that the flavor will develop.