Maple Miso Tofu - The Hot Plate

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is often less expensive.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white bean paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White bean paste offers a similar umami flavor with less sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

Start by making the miso maple marinade.

Add maple syrup to a bowl.

Add white miso to the bowl.

Add reduced sodium soy sauce to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon sambal olek for heat, adjusting to taste.

Add 2 tablespoons of unseasoned rice wine vinegar.

Mix the marinade until it thickens slightly.

Reserve half of the marinade for later use.

Slice one block (250 g) of firm to extra firm tofu into ½ inch thick slices.

Preheat the broiler to high heat with a rack 2 to 3 inches away from the broiler.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it with canola oil.

Place the tofu slices evenly on the baking sheet.

Spoon some of the miso marinade onto each piece of tofu, reserving half for later.

Broil the tofu for about 8 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it.

After 10 minutes, flip the tofu to crisp the other side.

Use the reserved marinade to coat the other side of the tofu.

Return the tofu to the broiler for another 8 to 10 minutes, checking periodically.

Once done, remove the tofu from the oven; it should be bubbling and crispy.

Plate the tofu and garnish with sesame seeds and a side of broccoli.

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