Spicy Baked Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Baked Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; fresh ground black pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1
Mix vinegar, ketchup, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
2
Heat vinegar mixture in microwave oven until the peanut butter is softened, 10 to 15 seconds; stir mixture until smooth.
3
Put tofu into a large bowl.
4
Pour sauce over the tofu and stir to coat.
5
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to a full day, stirring occasionally to assure tofu remains coated in sauce.
6
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
7
Spread tofu onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
8
Bake in preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Baked 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.

Spicy Baked Tofu

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