Tofu Marinades

Tofu (bean curd) is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the curds into sold blocks. It can be silken, soft, firm, extra firm, or super firm. It is seasoned or in this case, marinated to suit the dish and its flavors. 

豆腐 Tofu, has a large amount of  protein and high in iron, calcium and magnesium. It originated in China over 2 000 years ago and is in the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Japan, Korean, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), plus it has spread onto American, European, Australian, and New Zealand dishes.

 

豆腐マリネ (Japanese)

/tōfu marine/

豆腐腌料 (Chinese)

/dòufu yān liào/

Use extra firm, organic tofu. 

Serve as is or in combination with other dishes. See our tofu and Asian links.

一  1. Preparing the tofu: Press to release the excess liquid from the tofu before it soaks up the marinade.

 (a) Drain the liquid from the package.

 (b) Place on 3-4 paper towels.

 (c) Add 3-4 more paper towels on top.

      or wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel 

      or microwave for 30-60 minutes

 (d) Place a clean heavy frying pan or pot on top of the tofu for 30 minutes or longer to squeeze out any moisture.

 (e) Replace the paper towels halfway through if they become too wet.

 (f) Once the tofu is pressed, cut it into 1-inch (2,55 cm) cubes.

 (g) Place in a ziploc bag or airtight glass container.

 (h) Refrigerate it until you are ready to use it up in a week.

 (i) Store leftover marinaded tofu in the same way. It can be reheated in a frying pan or microwave.

二  2. Marinate: 

 (a) It depends on your personal tastes. Start with 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, even overnight to see what you prefer.

 (b) Tofu can be frozen. Press the tofu first, chopped into cubes, and places in freezer bag, with or without the marinade added.

三  3. How to cook tofu: 

remove and serve or mix with other dishes

 (a) frying pan

• add a little oil in the pan over medium-high heat
• add the cubed tofu
• cook until all sides turn golden brown and crispy
• about 8-12 minutes 

 (b) baked

• preheat oven to 400F (200C)
• line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• place tofu in a single layer on the sheet
• bake 16-20 minutes or until crispy on the edges, toss and flip the tofu halfway through 

~ Use organic ingredients if possible.~

 14-16 ounce (400-455 g) extra firm, organic tofu

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四  4. Cilantro Lime Marinade

1/3 cup (80 ml) oil (avocado, sesame, olive, etc)

1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice

chopped cilantro

minced garlic

五  5. Basil Balsamic Mariande

1/3 cup (80 ml) oil (avocado, sesame, olive, etc)

1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice

chopped cilantro

minced garlic

dried basil

六  6. Garlic Soy Sauce Mariande

3 Tbs. (45 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

3 Tbs. (45 ml) sesame oil

2 Tbs. (30 ml) rice wine vinegar

2 tsp. (4 g) garlic powder

1 tsp. (2 g) paprika

 七   7. Fajita Marinade

1/3 cup (80 ml) avocado, olive or sesame oil

1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice

1 tsp. (2 g) each: onion and garlic powders

1/2 tsp. (1 g) each: paprika, chili powder, and cumin

 八  8. Barbecue Marinade

1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce

2 Tbs. (30 ml) apple cider vinegar or lime juice

1 tsp. (2 g) chili powder

 九   9. Honey Mustard Marinade

1/3 cup (80 ml) oil of choice

3 Tbs. (45 ml) dijon mustard

1 Tbs. (15 ml) each: whole grain mustard and honey

1 tsp. (2 g) garlic powder

 十 10. Sweet and Sour Marinade

1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey

2 Tbs. (30 ml) apple cider vinegar, rice wine or lemon juice

1 Tbs. (15 ml) oil of choice

1 tsp. (2 g) ginger powder