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Tofu

Roast Tofu

How to make roasted tofu in the oven that actually tastes good!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • Extra-firm tofu 1 block
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Drain the tofu and place on a plate. Wrap the tofu in a clean, absorbent dish towel and gently press on it using your palms. This will remove the excess water from the tofu. If you’re using firm tofu, you can place a heavy object on top and let the tofu press for 30 minutes to firm it up even more.
  • Cut the block into 4 columns. After that, cut across the 4 columns, creating 5 rows. As a result, you’ll have 20 cubes of tofu.
  • Place the cubed tofu on a paper towel and then either fold the paper towel over the top of the tofu or place another paper towel on top. If you want to avoid making a mess, use an extra layer or two of paper towels. Once everything is neatly packed, put weight on top of it. It doesn’t have to be much, a cutting board with a can of food will do. Wait for 10 minutes. If you want to be extra sure, you can wait 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the paper towels and place your tofu in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil and the soy sauce. You don’t need much, 1 tablespoon per 13- to 14-ounce block of tofu will do. Toss the tofu around the bowl to mix things up.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C ). Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place your tofu on a baking sheet. Pour any excess soy sauce from the bowl over the tofu on the baking sheet. Finally, spread the tofu into a single layer with as much space between pieces as possible.
  • Roast the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. The tofu is done when it is golden brown and crisp on the outside and tender in the center.
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