Smoky, Spicy Tofu
To make this delicious tofu it's as simple as this three-step process...marinate, bake and saute. The marinade is spicy and smoky and baking the tofu helps to create a crust on the outside while keeping the inside nice and tender. Sauteing in a high heat pan really brings the flavors together for that wow factor. Try this tofu in stir-frys, on salads, in pasta dishes or stuffed in a wrap or burrito.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup organic tamari - low sodium
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp liquid smoke A little goes a long way. You can always add more...
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha Add as much or as little heat as you'd like. No sriracha? Use any hot sauce that you have on hand. Garlic chili paste or sambal oelek works well too!
- 1 package organic / non-GMO tofu - extra firm, drained & pressed I love the Nasoya brand.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Remove the tofu from the package, slice the brick into 3 equal-size pieces. Press the tofu to remove excess water. I press for about 15 minutes using towels and a cast-iron skillet.
- Make the marinade by whisking together the first five ingredients in a bowl. Preheat your oven to 425° F.
- Lay the tofu slices in a shallow glass dish and pour the marinade on top. Turn the tofu over a couple of times so it is completely covered in the marinade. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Turn the tofu again every 5-10 minutes for about 20 minutes.
- Lightly oil a sheet pan. I place a drop or two of EVOO or grapeseed oil on a cookie sheet and rub it around with my fingers to lightly cover the pan. You do not need a lot of oil. Just enough to prevent sticking. Place the tofu slices on the sheet pan. Reserve the marinade.
- Bake the tofu for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Flip the tofu and brush a little marinade on the top. Reserve remaining marinade. Place back in the oven and bake for about 15-20 more minutes on a lower rack. The tofu should develop a nice, golden crust on the outside but should remain tender on the inside.
- Remove from the oven. Heat a saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the tofu into cubes. Once the pan is hot, add a tsp of oil (optional) and the tofu. Seer the tofu for about 2 minutes until hot and then add the marinade. (Be careful of splattering!) Gently toss the tofu in the marinade, enough to coat. A somewhat hot pan is important, so the marinade will stick!
- Remove from heat and enjoy this delicious smoky and spicy tofu immediately with your favorite dish or let it cool and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.