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Crispy Baked Tofu Recipe

Emily Parker
A square composition of golden baked tofu cubes in a bowl.
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Extra-firm tofu baked until golden with olive oil, tamari and a light cornstarch coating. Four portions to add to a larger meal.
Estimated Recipe Cost$3.50
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Pressing 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 small portions
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Four small portions
  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu Drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 sheet Parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Kitchen knife
  • 2 Cutting boards
  • 1 Clean lint-free towel
  • 1 Heavy pan For pressing tofu
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 Spatula

Instructions
 

Prepare and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the drained tofu into about ¾-inch cubes. Arrange on a clean lint-free towel on a cutting board, fold the towel over, and top with another board and a heavy pan. Press for 30 minutes, then pat the cubes dry.
  3. Gently toss the tofu in a mixing bowl with the olive oil and tamari. Sprinkle on the cornstarch and toss again until evenly coated with no dry white patches.
  4. Spread the cubes in one layer on the prepared pan, leaving small gaps between them. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until the edges are golden and crisp. Serve hot, adding any sauce at serving time.

Video

Notes

Estimated cost: USD $3.50 for the entire four-portion batch, about $0.88 per portion; sides and sauces are extra and local prices vary. Contains soy. Use gluten-free-labeled tamari if needed. Tofu is crispest fresh. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within three days; reheat in a hot oven until heated through. Video credit: Cookie and Kate, Crispy Baked Tofu Recipe, originally uploaded November 7, 2018 (2018-11-07T09:04:11-08:00). The video demonstrates the same four-ingredient coating and oven method; this card specifies a 30-minute press.

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