Easy Baked Hoisin Glazed Tofu
This tofu is sticky, slightly sweet, and a great additon to salads, wraps, and rice bowls! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu pressed
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 Tablespoons tamari
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon sambal olek optional
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen cloth or paper towel and place something heavy, like a cast-iron skillet, on top to press the tofu. Let 10 minutes or longer.
- Slice the tofu into strips, about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large dish, mix together the rest of the ingredients and coat the tofu. try to submerge as much of the tofu in the marinade as possible.
- Marinate the tofu in the fridge for an hour or more
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat, and arrange the tofu into a single layer. Do not discard the leftover marinade.
- Bake the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the tofu from the oven and flip them over. Baste with the leftover marinade and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are slightly crisp.