Crispy Baked Tofu

Crispy Baked Tofu

1 block of EXTRA FIRM* tofu (usually 12-16oz)
1 tablespoon oil (sesame, olive, avocado all work)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Slice the tofu in approximate ½ slices.  Place on a clean towel (a tea towel or other low lint towel works great), cover, and press with something heavy (I use a cast iron pan), and let sit for about 15 minutes.

Cut the tofu into bite size cubes.

Place in a bowl and add the oil and soy sauce, toss well.  Add the cornstarch, toss very well, until all pieces are coated (your tofu may crumble a wee bit, that’s ok).

Place on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.  

Bake 15-20 minutes.  Toss/flip the tofu a bit.  Bake another 10-15 minutes.

Use in your favorite stir-fry or however you wish!

Serves 4

*Extra firm tofu is essential.  There are also silken, regular and firm tofu.  Please avoid these and stick with the extra firm.  Trust me.  :)