Baked Marinated Tofu: Co+op Kitchen

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and often lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a neutral oil that is less expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often cheaper and adds sweetness.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used for thickening but may alter texture.

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Place the grated garlic and ginger in a medium bowl. Add the honey, light soy sauce, mirin, water and oil. Whisk well to combine all ingredients.

Place tofu cubes in a single layer in an 8x8 glass baking dish. Take care not to crowd the pieces of tofu. Pour the marinade over the tofu pieces, turning them to coat well on all sides.

Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Rotate pieces and bake for 15 more minutes, checking periodically that the liquid has not completely evaporated. Remove from oven and serve hot with dipping sauce or use in stirfries.

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