The BEST Marinated Tofu (Ginger Tofu)

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    304 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

The BEST Marinated Tofu (Ginger Tofu)

This marinated orange ginger tofu is easy, versatile, and bursting with bold, sweet, savory, tangy, spicy, delicious flavor in every bite – perfect over noodles and rice!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu
  • 1 cup of fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup of rice vinegar
  • cup of soy sauce
  • cup of vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup of chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  1. Turn the tofu onto its side lengthwise and cut it into slices. Then, cut those slices into 2 triangles. This should yield between 8-16 triangles.
  2. For the marinade ingredients, combine the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oils, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk.
  3. Lay the tofu in a glass baking dish in a single layer and pour the marinade over until the tofu is completely submerged. Evenly sprinkle the green onion and cilantro on top of the tofu. Allow the marinade to sit for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight if you have the patience that I do not possess.
  4. Then, preheat the oven to 350F/160C. Pour out a portion of the marinade so that the tofu is only about halfway submerged. Put it in the oven for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the baked tofu is golden and most of the marinade has been absorbed.

Notes

  • Adjust the flavor: i.e., more orange juice for sweet tang, soy sauce for saltiness, vinegar for tang, red pepper flakes for heat, etc.
  • Use the right tofu: Extra-firm tofu or super-firm tofu make the best marinated tofu as they maintain their shape once cooked. Softer tofu may fall apart.
  • For the best flavor: Leave the tofu to marinate overnight – the longer it marinates, the more it soaks up all the flavors and they meld.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 1156mg (48%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 291IU (6%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 1156mg 48%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 291IU 6%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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