Overnight Tofu Marinade

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"Holiday cooking means all the surrounding/adjacent meals need to be simplified. #ad I always use @ifyoucare_usa parchment paper when roasting, baking and wrapping so when @thefeedfeed asked me to partner with them I was delighted! It provides easy release of all of your cooked food and makes clean up a breeze. Their parchment is also unbleached, chlorine free and compostable making it mindful of the environment. One of my favorite low key meals that delivers big is my Sheet Pan Tofu Veggie Roast, which happens to be #vegan. I usually prepare this on one half sheet, creating “zones” for each component so it’s easy to adjust things cook at different rates. The tofu gets marinated overnight or up to two days in advance, keeping your hands free while you're busy doing holiday prep and the marinade does double duty as the shiitake get tossed in it just before roasting. I love roasted seasonal vegetables so I simply give these a light coating of olive oil and season with flaky sea salt and fresh ground pepper to allow their flavor to shine. I plate it all with a tahini dressing."
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This flavorful marinade will bring out the best in your tofu. Replace any protein with this marinated tofu. Ideal for a salad or a grain bowl. And, of course, it's delicious served with steamed rice on its own.


Prep time: 4hrs 10mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1 lb firm or extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce or sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Step 1

    Place tofu on a towel lined plate and gently weigh it down to allow it to release some of its water, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add remaining ingredients to a small saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved.

  • Step 3

    Place tofu in an airtight container and pour marinade over. Cover tightly and refrigerate from 4 hours to two days, turning about halfway through.

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425F degrees, slice into 1/4” thick slices. Lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and lower to 350F degrees. Cook for about 30 minutes turning halfway through. Edges will caramelize, center will be tender and slightly chewy.

  • Step 5

    Serve immediately.