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Baked Marinated Tofu

Cuisine:World

Course:Other

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Extra-firm tofu is simmered in a flavorful marinade, then baked until firm and browned. A versatile dish that can be served as a main or side.

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Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1
    • 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems
    • ¼ cup packed grated palm sugar or light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ¼ cup fish sauce
    • 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
    • 3 lemongrass stalks, tender bottom portion only, thinly sliced
    • (4 makrut lime leaves, thinly sliced)
    • 2 fresh or dried Thai chiles, stemmed, or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper
    Sub-recipe steps
    1. Combine in a food processor: 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped; ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems; ¼ cup packed grated palm sugar or light brown sugar; ¼ cup lime juice; ¼ cup fish sauce; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 3 lemongrass stalks, tender bottom portion only, thinly sliced; (4 makrut lime leaves, thinly sliced); 2 fresh or dried Thai chiles, stemmed, or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon white pepper
    2. Pulse until finely ground.

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    If desired, press: 14 ounces extra-firm tofu

  2. Step 2.

    Prepare: Thai-Style Lemongrass Marinade, Vietnamese-Style Marinade, Balkan Marinade, Becker Chicken or Pork Marinade, or Lemon Marinade

  3. Step 3.

    Cut the tofu crosswise into ½-inch-thick slabs and place in a wide saucepan (the tofu can be in more than one layer in the pan). Pour the marinade over the tofu. If the tofu is not submerged, add enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Use the tofu immediately, or let it cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

  4. Step 4.

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  5. Step 5.

    Remove the tofu from the marinade (reserve any leftover marinade for another use), allowing any excess to drip off, and place it on the baking sheet. Bake until the tofu has firmed up and is starting to brown, about 20 minutes.

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