My Easy Vegan Teriyaki Baked Tofu Recipe
Baked Tofu is a favorite meal at our house and lucky for me, it's also one of the easiest to prepare. This baked teriyaki tofu recipe is one that I arrived at after trying a few different methods. Once it's made, you can use the tofu in a variety of ways: on sandwiches, rice, noodles, or just by itself as a snack.
**I usually double/triple this recipe and bake 2 or 3 blocks at one time, because it's so easy to make extras for leftovers while I'm at it.
Teriyaki Baked Tofu
All you need is:
- 1 block/16 oz. extra-firm (or firm) tofu
- teriyaki sauce
- soy sauce
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
1. Remove tofu block from packaging and drain
2. Cut into thin slices (I do mine about 1/4" thick)
3. Press out the moisture from the tofu:
- for this part, I lay mine out on a large cutting board covered with paper towels. Atop the tofu, I place another layer of paper towels and lightly press down to release moisture. I take off that paper towel (as it is usually soaked after the first pressing) and put a new layer of PT down and place a baking sheet pan on top of that and something heavy atop the baking pan (coffee can, teapot, books, whatever you have handy) and let that stand for about 30-45 minutes while it releases more moisture. While you're waiting you can do whatever makes you happy from cleaning the kitchen to dreaming of Cancun or Jamaica vacations. *(You can also wrap the tofu slices in a clean dish towel - either works well).
4. Pour the marinade in a bowl. This can be any marinade that you prefer. We love teriyaki and there are many great brands on the market or you can make your own. If you are trying to keep the baked tofu a vegan version, be sure that the teriyaki you use does not contain honey (many do). I mix 2 parts teriyaki marinade with 1 part soy sauce.
5. Dip the tofu slices into the sauce. I usually rub it in with my fingers so that it doesn't get too saturated and break apart, but soaks up enough that it contains that yummy flavor.
6. Lay out marinated slices on lightly oiled baking sheet
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes (depending on how you like the texture: for a softer texture keep it near 35 minutes;for a little more crispy texture, cook longer).
8. Enjoy!
Jinxi Boo
**If you dig this recipe, be sure to check out another tofu recipe with a little variance:
Rock on!
