Dish Info
Crispy Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Glaze - A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender tofu coated in a crispy crust and glazed with a spicy sesame-ginger marinade, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
INGREDIENTS
– 1(14-oz.) block extra-firm tofu, drained – 2cloves garlic, grated – 1" piece ginger, grated – 2 tbsp.low-sodium soy sauce – 1 tbsp.Sriracha – 3 tbsp.toasted sesame oil, divided – 2 tsp.rice wine vinegar – 2 tbsp.packed brown sugar – 1 1/2 tbsp.cornstarch – 1/4 tsp.baking powder – 1green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish – Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
STEPS 1
Begin by carefully patting the tofu dry between doubled layers of paper towels on a cutting board. Gently press down to remove excess moisture without cracking the block. Once dried, proceed to cut the tofu into 32 equal pieces by halving it laterally and then creating a 4x4 grid.
STEPS 2
Prepare the marinade by whisking together grated garlic, ginger, soy sauce, Sriracha, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Remember to set aside half of this marinade for later use in glazing.
STEPS 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Transfer the cut tofu pieces into a bowl and toss them gently to ensure they are evenly coated in the prepared marinade. Allow the tofu to marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors before draining off any excess marinade.
STEPS 4
In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and baking powder, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the marinated tofu. Gently toss the tofu to ensure each piece is coated with the cornstarch-baking powder mixture.
STEPS 5
Spread the tofu pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for the initial 15 minutes. After this time, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. Flip the tofu pieces to ensure even toasting and return the baking sheet to the oven.
STEPS 6
Once the tofu is fully baked, brush it with the reserved marinade mixture to add a flavorful glaze. Finally, garnish the tofu with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an added layer of flavor and visual appeal.