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Oil Free Teriyaki Tofu

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 Minutes (+Press Time)
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Wholesome, flavorful, and oh-so-irresistible, this Oil Free Teriyaki Tofu is packed with protein and sure make your bell happy.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients:

  • 14 oz. to 16 oz. extra firm tofu *

Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari *
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon tahini

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  1. Remove the tofu from the package and drain off all the water.
  2. Place the block of tofu in a tofu press* and press for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. In the meantime, place all the Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well set aside.
  4. Remove the tofu from the tofu press and cut the tofu into the desired length and thickness. Place the cut tofu pieces into a medium-sized flat dish, pour the marinade over top, then flip the tofu pieces around in the marinade until they have all been coated on all sides.  Allow to marinate for 30 minutes (or up to overnight), flipping occasionally to ensure all the tofu is marinating equally.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  7. Take each tofu piece and flip it around in the Teriyaki marinade to coat thoroughly again, then place on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are on the baking sheet.
  8. Place the leftover Teriyaki marinade in a small bowl, set aside.
  9. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and take each tofu piece and place it in the leftover marinade to thoroughly coat, then place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat until are the tofu pieces have received a 2nd dip of marinade.
  10. Place back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
  11. Optional: In the meantime, make a 2nd batch of the Marinade/Sauce by placing all the Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce Ingredients into a small saucepan, whisk well, bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry (in a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 teaspoon [+ more if needed] of water), cook until the sauce thickens. Cook for several minutes, then remove from the stove.
  12. After the tofu has baked for the 2nd 15 minutes (30 minutes total), remove from the oven. Take each tofu piece and dip it into the hot thickened Teriyaki sauce and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. The residual heat from the hot baking pan helps to set the teriyaki glaze. Repeat until all the tofu has been dipped in the sauce and placed on the baking sheet. Let tofu rest for a couple minutes.
  13. Serve with your favorite rice and veggies.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Serving:  4

Find it online: https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/oil-free-teriyaki-tofu/