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Crispy Asian Baked Tofu

Last Updated on June 19, 2018 By Whole Food Bellies 14 Comments

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Crispy Asian Baked Tofu

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these little bites of Crispy Asian Baked Tofu add great texture to salads (like my rainbow brown rice sesame bowl), stir-frys or sandwiches. I make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Tofu is one of those hard nuts to crack. It can take a while for you to become a fan and you really have to figure out how to do it right to get over that hurdle.

Crispy Asian Baked Tofu

Weirdly my kids love it, so I have been experimenting with it a lot lately so that my husband and I will love it too. Plus, I bought in bulk at Costco and then forgot to use it…so I had a lot to work with in a short time. I baked it, fried it, sautéed it, scrambled it, and even made vegan sour cream with it. It’s pretty freakin versatile stuff!

Crispy Asian Tofu

This Crispy Asian Baked Tofu version is fantastic for throwing on salads (like my Rainbow Brown Rice Sesame Bowl), popping into a sandwich or a stir-fry dish.

Crispy Asian Tofu

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these little Crispy Asian Baked Tofu nuggets add some great texture to any dish. I make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for easy meal preparation throughout the week.

Check out some more recipes using tofu here:

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Crispy Asian Baked Tofu
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Crispy Asian Baked Tofu
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these little bites add great texture to salads (like my rainbow brown rice sesame bowl), stir-frys or sandwiches. I make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal
Author: Whole Food Bellies
Ingredients
  • 1 pound firm tofu look for non GMO project verified
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
Instructions
  1. Drain the tofu. If you have a tofu press then press that tofu. If you don't, like me, then just wrap it in a paper towel, put it on a plate and place something heavy on top (i.e. a really heaving chopping board). Leave for 30 minutes to get rid of all the excess liquid
  2. Cut the tofu into cubes (think chicken nugget like) and place into a glass storage container with a lid
  3. Mix all the marinade ingredients together and pour over the tofu. Cover and pop in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 8. Give it a bit of a shake occasionally to redistribute the marinade
  4. Preheat the oven to 350
  5. Drain the tofu cubes (keep the marinade - it makes a great salad dressing - it's the same dressing I use for my Rainbow Brown Rice Sesame Bowl) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop in the oven for 45 minutes or until they are brown and crispy. Turn occasionally
  6. Once brown and crispy remove from the oven and enjoy! Or, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
Recipe Notes

Kept covered in the fridge, these will last about 3-4 days

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Asian Baked Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 119
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.2g20%
Saturated Fat 1.9g12%
Sodium 200mg9%
Carbohydrates 6.1g2%
Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Comments

  1. iris says

    May 16, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever tried tofu at least not like this. I think I’ll try this recipe with dinner soon. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  2. annabelt - geeks diet says

    May 16, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Pinned and I want to try this later, because every time I’ve made tofu it’s disintegrated!

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Mushy tofu – Yuck! Yeah it took me a while to get it to work the way I like it – the trick is to get as much water out of it as possible! Good luck 🙂

      Reply
  3. Homestead Wishing says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    My mouth is watering. Your pictures are just too good. Thanks for this great recipe, I am going to save it for later 😉

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      Awww thanks 🙂 I hope it works well for you!

      Reply
  4. Kat from curlsnchard.com says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    I’ve never baked tofu in the oven before, this sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks Kat 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ashlyn {A Mom In Training} says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    this looks amaze balls! You’re right.. Tofu is definitely something one must get used to.

    Crispy outside and soft inside is the best in my opinion! And with those tasty ingredients you listed, I may just make that as a side dish for dinner tonight!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      I hope it worked wonderfully for you Ashlyn!

      Reply
  6. Kimberly Bonham says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    This looks so yummy! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks for popping by Kimberly!

      Reply
  7. Joanna says

    May 15, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Yum! Baked tofu is one of my favorites:) I’ll have to try your version because it looks delish!

    Reply
    • Whole Food Bellies says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks Joanna, hope you enjoy!

      Reply

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