Crispy Baked Tofu

Name: Crispy Baked Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 block (14 ounces) extra firm tofu; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Draining time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
100 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Crispy Baked Tofu

Demi Nguyen

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Baking tofu on parchment paper results in a crispy baked tofu that has an amazing crispness on the outside while maintaining its soft, creamy interior.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 block (14 ounces) extra firm tofu
2 tablespoon soy sauce regular or low-sodium
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

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Instructions

Drain the tofu for about an hour. Use a tofu press if you have one, or put the block of tofu in a strainer, top with paper towels, and a mortar or other weighty object (protect it from getting wet from the paper towels, if necessary)
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the tofu into ½ inch cubes.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Gently toss tofu to coat, then add the five spice powder and cornstarch and again gently toss.
Lay tofu out on parchment-lined baking sheet so pieces are not touching. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until toasty in color.

Notes

It's helpful to taste the tofu after it has baked for about 30 minutes to determine when it has achieved your desired level of crispness.
Nearly any other marinade and spice combinations can be substituted in this crispy baked tofu recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	100kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	565mg	24%
Potassium	179mg	4%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	2IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%