Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Turn the tofu onto its side lengthwise and slice it into slabs. Then cut those slabs into triangles, yielding 8–16 pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Place the tofu triangles in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over the tofu until fully submerged.
- Sprinkle chopped green onion and cilantro evenly over the tofu. Let the tofu marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drain some marinade so the tofu is only halfway submerged.
- Bake the tofu for 40–45 minutes, until golden and most of the marinade is absorbed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake the tofu on a parchment-lined sheet instead of in the marinade.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor significantly.
- This tofu is also great served cold or added to wraps and salads.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
