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Japanese Marinaded Tofu

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  • Author: Spicy Saucy Vegan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Japanese Marinaded Tofu is by far one of the best marinades I have ever made. It is so super tasty exploding with flavor, easy to make and adaptable for a variety of dishes. It is so versatile that you can eat this marinaded tofu hot or cold. It is perfect for adding extra protein to your diet.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8oz Extra Firm Tofu

Tofu Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Yondu Vegetable Umami or Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 Large Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger or 1/2 tsp Dried Ginger


Instructions

  1. Drain and press the tofu with your tofu press. When done pressing cut into 1 inch cubes.
  2. Put into a large flat surfaced pan. Make sure that all the tofu can be half covered in the marinade. Marinate for 4 hours or over night. ( I like them over night for best results) Flip over the tofu half way through the marinade duration time.
  3. Heat your skillet on medium and add a tablespoon of sesame oil. (I use American made Lodge Cast Iron Skillets) When hot add the tofu cubes. (Do not discard the marinade) Try to place them so that each one is laying flat on the surface of the frying pan. Let them cook for about 3 to 4 minutes before turning with kitchen tongs. Do this on each side of the the tofu cubes. They should be brown and golden in color. When done add a little marinade to the tofu cubes while they are frying. They will absorb the marinade quickly. This will give them an extra bust of flavor. They are ready to serve.

Veggies Cooked In The Marinade

  1. In an large skillet on medium heat add a Tablespoon of sesame oil. When heated add your favorite veggies (such as bok choy, green spring onions, carrots, celery or mushrooms) that go with your tofu. Add the marinade that was left over from the tofu and cook your veggies until they are al dante. Serve with your tofu.

Notes

Store leftover tofu in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 – 4 days.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger groups.