Jerk Tofu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jerk Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour; 12 large white onion, roughly choppped; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 limes, juice of; 1 lime, zest of; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons allspice; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)

Servings: persons

1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour
12 large white onion, roughly choppped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 limes, juice of
1 lime, zest of
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)

1
Puree all ingredients for the marinade.
2
Slice the pressed tofu into long triangles like this:.
3
Slice into eigths width-wise.
4
Slice each eigth in half into a long triangle.
5
Marinade tofu in a bowl for an hour covered adjusting slices once.
6
Prepare the skillet with a thin coat of olive oil and turn heat to medium high.
7
When pan is hot, lay tofu in a sigle layer.
8
Cook for 8 minutes on each side.
9
Serve!
10
*To press tofu, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and press under the weight of a heavy object, such as a skillet with a heavy book in it.
11
Turn over after 1/2 hour.
12
This will get the water out and allow the tofu to soak up more of the marinade.

484

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour, 12 large white onion, roughly choppped, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Jerk Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jerk Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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