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Crispy Baked Tofu
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.