spicy baked tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 serving cooking spray
• 1 (12 ounce) package tofu
• 2 tablespoons japanese low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons asian chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• lay the tofu on a plate lined with a couple sheets of paper towel. layer more paper towel atop tofu and place another plate atop the stack to press water from the tofu. let sit at least 5 minutes.
• cut tofu into 1/2-inch strips and put into a large, sealable plastic bag; add soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, and hoisin sauce. squeeze bag to remove excess air and seal. marinate tofu in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• remove tofu from the marinade, shake to remove excess moisture, and arrange the prepared baking sheet. discard the remaining marinade.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm, 15 to 20 minutes more.