Baked Tofu

Baked Tofu

This is a base recipe for putting tofu into other things
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz tofu extra firm
  • 1 tbsp oil neutral
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch

Equipment

  • 1 cookie sheet or any large, flat pan
  • parchment paper
  • tofu press or two large flat plates and a heavy pot
  • 2 towels

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu
    If you don't have a tofu press, and who does?
    Place 3 layers of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel on a plate. Place tofu on towels and cover with another 3 layers of towels or another clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy can or skillet on top of tofu to press moisture out, pouring off excess water and replacing towels as they get soaked, 30 to 45 minutes
  2. Preheat oven to 425F
    If you're using a cast iron pan, preheat with the oven
  3. Break or cut tofu into 1" cubes and toss into a bowl or bag
  4. Drizzle tofu with oil, and toss to coat
  5. Sprinkle on cornstarch, and toss to coat
  6. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange tofu cubes so they don't touch each other
  7. Bake for 12 minutes, flip the cubes over, and bake for another 12 minutes

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