Baked Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 pound firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (it's worth getting good tamari)
- 1 Tbsp sherry or rice wine
- 1 Tbsp cider or rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 Tbsp onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp chili paste
Instructions
Press the tofu: Put between two plates and add a weight to the top (about 4 lbs). (The sides of the tofu should bulge but not split). Let sit for about 30 minutes and pour off the water. (This firms it up and lets it absorb flavors better.) Combine the remaining ingredients. (You can also put those ingredients in the food processor rather than grating/mincing/etc.) Cut the tofu into appropriate shapes--I usually cut a cake in three horizontally, then in half, and those halves into triangles. Put the tofu in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the marinade over. Bake at 375F about 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and the marinade is mostly evaporated.
