The Best Tofu Roast
The Best Tofu Roast
Ingredients
For Boiling the Tofu
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, dark
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, dark
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the water and 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Carefully add the pressed extra-firm tofu block to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. This step infuses the tofu with flavor and improves its texture.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the tofu is simmering, prepare the marinade. In a shallow dish or a resealable bag, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the tofu has simmered, carefully remove it from the pot using a slotted spoon and transfer it directly into the prepared marinade. Ensure the tofu is fully submerged. If needed, gently flip the tofu to coat both sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate the tofu to marinate for at least 1 hour. For best results and deeper flavor, marinate for 4 hours or even overnight.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the marinated tofu from the refrigerator. If using, prepare the glaze by whisking together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Place the marinated tofu on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
After 20 minutes, remove the tofu from the oven. If using, brush the tofu generously with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown and caramelized, flipping halfway through if desired for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove the tofu roast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min
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The Best Tofu Roast
Ingredients
For Boiling the Tofu
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, dark
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, dark
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the water and 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Carefully add the pressed extra-firm tofu block to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. This step infuses the tofu with flavor and improves its texture.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the tofu is simmering, prepare the marinade. In a shallow dish or a resealable bag, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the tofu has simmered, carefully remove it from the pot using a slotted spoon and transfer it directly into the prepared marinade. Ensure the tofu is fully submerged. If needed, gently flip the tofu to coat both sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate the tofu to marinate for at least 1 hour. For best results and deeper flavor, marinate for 4 hours or even overnight.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the marinated tofu from the refrigerator. If using, prepare the glaze by whisking together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Place the marinated tofu on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
After 20 minutes, remove the tofu from the oven. If using, brush the tofu generously with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown and caramelized, flipping halfway through if desired for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove the tofu roast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min