Savory Gingered Tofu

Tofu recipe
This is excellent served alone or used to enrich grain and vegetable dishes.

Ingredients

 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons tamari
 2 cloves garlic, pressed
 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

1

Using kitchen scissors, carefully open the tofu package. Drain the liquid. Place the tofu between 2 plates. Weight the top plate with a heavy jar for 20 minutes. Remove the tofu from the plates, draining and discarding the liquid.

2

Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Combine vegetable oil, tamari, garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, turning tofu occasionally.

3

Place tofu and marinade in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 350ᵒ F. Turn tofu cubes several times during baking. Cooking is complete when tofu is firm and nicely browned.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons tamari
 2 cloves garlic, pressed
 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Directions

1

Using kitchen scissors, carefully open the tofu package. Drain the liquid. Place the tofu between 2 plates. Weight the top plate with a heavy jar for 20 minutes. Remove the tofu from the plates, draining and discarding the liquid.

2

Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Combine vegetable oil, tamari, garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, turning tofu occasionally.

3

Place tofu and marinade in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 350ᵒ F. Turn tofu cubes several times during baking. Cooking is complete when tofu is firm and nicely browned.

Serves 4

Savory Gingered Tofu