#TOFU MARINADE HOW TO#

Heat the skillet over medium and add a drizzle of oil. To Pan-Sear the Tofu: Use a wide non-stick skillet (12-inch), so the tofu isn't crowded.I often marinate the tofu and then let it sit on the counter while I prep the rest of dinner. If you have time, flip the tofu once while it marinates. Whisk together soy sauce, oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.Lay the tofu pieces out on a rimmed plate or a in a flat dish (just large enough to fit the tofu in one layer).Slice tofu into small rectangles or squares about ½-inch thick (see the blog post above for a link to a 'how to slice tofu' video).Place the block of tofu in your hands and give it a few gentle squeezes to release some moisture (a little bit of water will squeeze out).It stays fresh for a long time and it's perfect for those nights when you're almost out of groceries and don't know what to make for dinner. I always keep tofu in the back of my refrigerator. Once the tofu is cooked, you can add the remaining marinade to the pan to make a quick sauce.įor helpful tips and easy recipes Tofu FAQ Cooking the tofu in the marinade will just make it soggy. Remove the tofu from the marinade before cooking it.Soy sauce and maple syrup will burn if the heat gets too high. For this recipe, keep the heat on medium.Then flip the pieces and cook for another 2 minutes or so. Let the pieces of tofu cook for 3 minutes without touching or moving them. Cook tofu in a non-stick skillet with a drizzle of oil over medium or medium-high heat. The trick to browning tofu and getting it crispy on the outside is leaving it alone in the pan.

#TOFU MARINADE HOW TO#

Here's an quick video that shows how to cut tofu into squares or cutlets.

Use firm or extra-firm tofu for this recipe.

The tofu doesn't get as crispy on the outside when it's baked. You can also bake the tofu, if you prefer an easy hands-off cooking method. The sugars in the marinade caramelize quickly, giving the tofu a nicely browned exterior. Usually, I pan sear this tofu in a skillet.

Step 2: Sear tofu in a skillet with oil.

Add the marinade to the pan and simmer briefly, creating a sauce.

Pan sear the tofu in a little bit of oil.

This easy weeknight tofu recipe involves just 3 steps:

2 Tablespoons oil (sunflower, olive oil, or sesame oil).

You only have to look at this recipe once to commit it to memory.

I've been using this tofu marinade for so long that I can't remember where it originally came from (maybe Sam Sifton at the New York Times?) I love the sweet/salty/tangy flavor and I also love how easy it is.

Marinate for just 15 minutes, or longer if you have time.

Tofu marinade