The Best Way to Cook Tofu | How to make tofu actually taste good

Learn how to make tofu taste amazing with the BEST 2 ways to cook tofu! Never eat bland, tasteless tofu ever again! All you need are a few simple ingredients to transform this incredibly healthy plant-based protein into something you'll want to include in tons of your favorite meals.

TERIYAKI TOFU
1 block firm or extra firm tofu, pressed + sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari if GF
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

In a small jar combine all the ingredients, minus the tofu, seal and shake until well combined.
In a sealable food storage bag arrange the tofu slices so they are laying flat. Pour in the marinade and seal the bag. Turn and massage the bag until each piece of tofu has been covered, and place in the fridge for 20 minutes minimum up to overnight (if you plan to cook it the next day). The longer it sits the better!
Add the marinated tofu to a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 40 minutes at 425°F until golden, flipping over halfway through. Serve with salads, rice dishes, stir frys, curries, or enjoy on its own!

CRISPY BAKED TOFU (3 INGREDIENTS)
1 block extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed into bite-sized pieces
2-3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast

To a large bowl add the tofu and pour over the soy sauce. Toss until each piece is coated and all the soy sauce has been absorbed (add more if the bottom of the bowl looks dry). Add the nutritional yeast and toss once more until each piece of tofu is coated. Transfer to a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 40 minutes at 425°F until golden and crispy, flipping over halfway through. Serve with salads, rice dishes, stir frys, curries, or enjoy on its own! Love dipping them in plum sauce!

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[steamyvegan]

What is your favourite way to prepare tofu? Share your top easy tofu recipes below! ⬇

[davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic video Janelle with yummy 😋 awesome ways to prepare tofu. I have put tofu in curries and stir-fries. Definitely will be trying both and the baked recipe I will be trying in the airfryer because mine can bake too. Love 🥰 the video and thanks for sharing this it's appreciated 👍.

[bradcarss]

Mmm that marinated tofu is my favourite! good ❤

[caitlinbremner]

I have tempeh in the freezer - can I prepare it this way too? I’m going to try both of these recipes!