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Marinated tofu in a white skillet with a spatula
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Easy Marinated Tofu

Quick and easy marinated tofu in a simple sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, vegan
Keyword easy marinated tofu, marinated tofu, quick marinated tofu
Diet Gluten-Free Option, High Protein, Nut-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 206kcal
Author Monica Davis

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) package firm tofu (or extra firm)

For the marinated

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Braggs Liquid Aminos or Tamari for GF)
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (or maple syrup, agave, or brown sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or garlic chili sauce (optional for spicy tofu)

For pan frying

  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch optional
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
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Instructions

  • Drain and press a 14 oz container of the firm or extra firm tofu. Be sure to get out as much liquid as possible. Pat it dry, then cut it into small 1/2-inch-sized cubes.
  • Add soy sauce, molasses (or other sweetener), water, sesame oil, vinegar, and sriracha (optional) to a shallow dish. Stir well, and add pressed tofu.
  • Flip the tofu a few times to get it well coated in the marinade and allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes to soak it up. You can also store it in the fridge for up to 2 days and cook it at your convenience.
  • For extra crispy marinated tofu - pour off any excess marinade and dust your tofu with 5 tablespoons of cornstarch before frying.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of light olive oil to a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Once your pan is warm, add the marinated tofu and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until browned and crispy.
  • Serve the tofu over rice, with a stir-fry, in a sandwich or tofu wrap, or cold on a salad.

Notes

  • Press out as much liquid as possible. This will allow your tofu to soak up more marinade and get infused with flavor.
  • Wait for your pan to heat up before you add your tofu. This will help the tofu not stick to the pan.
  • See for more detailed information, see my post on how to marinate tofu.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg