Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu

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Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Updated on 06/3/22
Sesame ginger baked tofu

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 5 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
160 Calories
11g Fat
3g Carbs
15g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 432mg 33%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 213mg 5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This sesame, soy, and ginger baked tofu is an easy baked tofu recipe, inspired by the flavors of Asia. Simply whisk up a marinade, dunk your tofu in it, and then bake!

If you'd like to make it more of a full meal, add your sesame baked tofu to a vegetarian stir-fry, serve with vegetable tempura, or just about any kind of noodle dish or serve it alongside an Asian rice salad or fried rice. 

Ingredients

  • 2 containers tofu, firm or extra firm, well pressed

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free recipe

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare your tofu; this one will taste best if you press the tofu first.

  2. Slice each block of tofu into 4 or 5 slices, about 2/3-inch thick. Then, slice them again to make either rectangular slabs or triangles. You can also cut your tofu into cubes about 1-inch-square if you prefer. 

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Pour mixture over each piece of tofu in a shallow bowl or pan, and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. Preheat the oven to 425 F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Carefully place each slice on the baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  5. Bake for 30 minutes, then rotate the sheet, if needed and drizzle with more marinade. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until liquid is almost dry.