Maple miso glazed tofu / Delicious tofu recipe that will BLOW YOUR MIND / Easy tofu marinade

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is often cheaper.

white miso

🥗Healthier: yellow miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Yellow miso is lower in sodium, while soy sauce is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tempeh offers more protein, while chickpeas are a cost-effective alternative.

Drain tofu and take it out of the package.

Press the tofu using a tofu press or a makeshift method with heavy pots and pans for a longer time.

Cut tofu into little cubes.

Add toasted sesame oil, salt, nutritional yeast (optional), and garlic powder to the tofu and mix gently with a flat spoon.

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix gently until dissolved.

Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until crispy.

Prepare the sauce by dissolving 1 tablespoon of miso in 2 tablespoons of warm water.

Add soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger to the miso mixture.

Optionally add 1 teaspoon of sriracha for spiciness.

Thicken the sauce on the stove for a minute or two while stirring.

Add the crispy baked tofu to the sauce and stir until coated and caramelized.

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