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The Best Marinated Tofu (Sticky, Crispy)

The best marinated tofu is the one where you turn the leftover marinade into a glaze and fry the tofu with it in the end. This simple method will take the flavor of your tofu dish to the next level. Combine it with your favorite sides for a complete and filling meal that will have the entire family lining up for seconds!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword marinated tofu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 114kcal
Author Nandor Barta

Equipment

  • TofuBud (pressing tofu in 15 minutes)
  • Simple tofu press
  • our Cast-iron Skillet by UnoCasa

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Firm tofu
  • 4 Tbsp Soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp Corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar choose GF brand
  • 1 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Thyme (dried)
  • ¼ tsp Sweet smoked paprika powder
  • 1 Tbsp Molasses optional

Instructions

  • Use a firm tofu and press it. 
  • Use your fingers and tear the tofu slowly and gently. You can tear them first in half or tear off larger pieces, then create bite-size tofu at the end.

Marinating and frying

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, smoked paprika, and molasses.
  • Pour the marinade on the tofu pieces. Stir gently, not to break tofu. Let them rest for 15 minutes. Drain and save the excess marinade.
  • Add cornstarch and mix it evenly, try not to break the tofu.
  • In a pan, heat up 3 Tbsp vegetable oil. Once it is hot, add tofu pieces. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes. Once ready, take them out to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Making marinated tofu

  • Mix cornstarch into the remainder of the marinade. Make sure there are no lumps in it.
  • In a pan, pour in the marinade and bring it to a boil.
  • Add in the fried tofu and coat them with the sauce evenly.

Video

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