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The BEST Marinated Tofu (Ginger Tofu)
5 from 105 votes

The BEST Marinated Tofu (Ginger Tofu)

This marinated tofu recipe features extra-firm tofu slices soaked in a ginger and garlic marinade blended with orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oils. The tofu gains a balanced sweet, tangy, and savory flavor infused by the marinade, then baked until golden and tender. Fresh green onions and cilantro add brightness to the final dish.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 extra firm tofu 16-ounce package
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  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

  • Extra-firm tofu works best to maintain shape during marinating and baking; softer varieties may crumble.
  • Marinate the tofu overnight when possible to maximize flavor absorption.
  • Adjust the marinade by increasing orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, or red pepper flakes to fit your taste preferences.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% 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.