A recipe for Sweet and Salty Baked Tofu, that is gluten-free and is perfect vegan protein to add to rice, buddha or breakfast bowls.
Do you like tofu? Chances are, if you don’t, you might have tried the soft watery bland type. 😣
If you do happen to stumble upon some firm tofu (Green Guru brand) then you can try this baked sweet & salty tofu version instead.
Tofu is great plant protein & 100g of tofu provides 8g protein!
Sweet and Salty Baked Tofu
Sweet and Salty Baked Tofu
A recipe for Sweet and Salty Baked Tofu, that is gluten-free and is perfect vegan protein to add to rice, buddha or breakfast bowls.
Servings 4
Equipment
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 block 400g Firm Tofu
- 3 tbsp tamari OR soya sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- pinch chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil/canola oil
Instructions
- First, drain your tofu on a tea towel or paper towel with a pan or pot placed over it for ½ hour
- Mix tamari / lime / maple /chilli / oil / brown sugar together
- Once the tofu is drained, cut into small cubes & let marinate for 30 min
- Place on a baking tray & bake at 200C for 20 – 30 minutes, ensuring to coat the tofu with more marinade halfway through.
- Serve over a bed of rice, with lashing of sweet and sour sauce and spring onions.
