Baked Tofu
1 pack (double pack) Extra Firm tofu (not Silken brand-I hear that does not work well)
1 inch piece of ginger-grated
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
a few splashes HOT chili oil
This recipe requires a few steps- but if I can be patient enough to do it, anyone can! lol Cut Tofu cubes into 1/4 inch pieces. Lay them down on top of a plate with a few layers of paper towels. COver with more paper towels and another plate-with a heavy item on top to press out any excess water. Set timer for 30 min.
In the meantime while the tofu is being pressed- Grate ginger and add it to a pyrex dish, along with the soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. Place pressed tofu into pyrex dish with marinade 20 minutes on each side.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place marinated tofu down- bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes on each side. :) Yeah its a little time consuming , but so worth it! :)
I served it with my Fake Fried Rice-
TJ's Fake "Fried" Rice
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup egg beaters
green onion-diced
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed veggies-defrosted
splash (or two) of soy sauce
1 clove of garlic-pressed
2 teaspoons olive oil
splash (or two) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
In a large skillet or wok add oil, garlic-toss in rice and stir to mix & coat rice with oil/garlic. Add veggies and cook until heated through. Make a hole in middle of pan; add egg beaters and scramble until cooked. Stir entire pan, mixing egg into rice. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and green onion-mix well-eat-enjoy! :)
I cut my 4 ounces of tofu up into strips and sprinkled a little crushed cashew on top of my rice. It was delicious! Side of steamed green beans to go along with it! YUM!
Dessert for tonight was delivered today!
Lots of chocolate goodness! YUM! If you happen to try this tofu recipe let me know! I'd love to hear how you like it! This is by far the BEST way I have ever cooked tofu at home. We really enjoy it! Hope you do too! :) Have a great evening! BYE! :)
That really does look mmmmmmm! I might have to give that a go. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI have to try this! I'm, like, obsessed with tofu!
ReplyDeleteThat tofu actually looks good. What brand do you buy and is it low fat?
ReplyDeleteI have never tried tofu, I might just try this!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm completely mesmerized by the VitaTops and I have not seen the banana fudge or chocolate pomegranate in this area. I am so jonesing for those flavors now.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Drea... TJ--I've never had tofu and the way you cooked it...looks very appetizing.
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated by the FRIED RICE. My mom is always making fried rice (really fried) and trying to send it home with me, which I decline but then am craving fried rice for days! Thanks so much,TJ! And I just placed my first order for vitatops-hope they're as good as they look! There's a coupon in the current ww magazine to get 6 for free :)
ReplyDeleteman, I just can't eat tofu...tried and it was an epic fail.
ReplyDeleteI think it's the consistency.
I have been known to spit out dry muffins.
Those vita top things look spiffy though.
Your dinner always look so yummy!! I love those vitatops! Thanks for turning me on to them!
ReplyDeleteOK...I've never tried tofu. I've always thought it would be gross. Is it not?
ReplyDeleteThe fried rice sounds delicious.
I just bought vitatops the other day and am looking forward to trying them.
Delicious and tofu in the same sentence? That is quite a feat.
ReplyDeleteI wanted you to know that you inspired me to cook a "real" meal last night. I made a low-fat chicken fajita pizza on a whole wheat crust-and my husband said it was good. Woo-hoo! Thanks for the motivation TJ!
I think that rice looks yummy and something that even I would attempt! Lol
ReplyDeleteBut I do believe I am tofu'd out for now :)
Oh my gosh...that looks amazing! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThis really looks pretty good, but I just don't know if I can get my meat-eater (that is, my cattle-farmer) to go for tofu. Actually, he kinda freaks out when I keep non-meat patties in the freezer for lunch.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll try this some girls' night in =]
I thought I was over the Tofu thing, but I actually think I want to give this a shot. You always make the most creative things :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I'm always looking for a good tofu recipe!
ReplyDeleteAck! Give me meat! I need the real thing.
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mmm I MUST try that fried rice! It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I can't wait to try it!!!
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