Discover the secret to perfectly Marinated Baked Tofu with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy a delicious blend of savory flavors and a crispy, golden texture in every bite. Ideal for vegans and flavor enthusiasts alike!
Press the Extra Firm Tofu thoroughly – at least 15 minutes.
Juice the clementine and pass it through a colander.
Mix the marinade ingredients in a small saucepan.
Cut cross-hatched diagonal strips only on one side. Slice deep enough for the marinade to get in but don’t go all the way through.
Bring to a simmer the marinade ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook until it looks slightly “syrupy,” often stirring – about 3 minutes in low-medium heat.
Submerge the crisscrossed part briefly into the glaze.
Place the tofu blocks onto a baking sheet with lined parchment paper, with the scored side up.
After 15 minutes, remove the tofu blocks from the oven and brush with the glazing, ensuring the marinade gets deeply in. Flip the blocks and brush the bottom part of the block. Bake for another 15 minutes (bottom part up).
Take the blocks out of the oven, flip them (crisscross part up), and brush some of the marinade again. At this point, the baked tofu is ready.
Bake for 5 more minutes, with the oven grill mode on, to make the edges extra crispy.
Remove from oven, brush glaze once more, and let the tofu sit.
Optional: For an extra festive touch, the last time the tofu goes into the oven, you can place some cloves on the upper part, which will add some extra flavor and make it look prettier. Don't overdo it, as cloves have a strong flavor.