Easy Marinated Tofu

Name: Easy Marinated Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 8 h 45 min
Ingredients: 7 ounces fresh tofu, sliced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 ½ cups water

Rating: 3.88 stars

26 Ratings
19 Reviews
6 Photos

This is just a simple but very tasty recipe for a tofu dish.

By lovefood

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

8 hrs 45 mins

additional:

8 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

7 ounces fresh tofu, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup basmati rice
1 ½ cups water

Directions

Step 1

Combine the soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Add tofu slices; cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Step 2

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Keep hot.
Step 3

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove tofu from marinade, place on a baking sheet. Reserve marinade.
Step 4

Toast the sesame seeds by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir seeds constantly until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Immediately remove toasted seeds from pan to prevent burning. Reserve.
Step 5

Bake the tofu in the preheated oven until hot and cooked to your liking, approximately 8 minutes. Drizzle tofu with remaining marinade.
Step 6

Divide rice between 2 bowls, top with baked tofu, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

477 calories; 8.1 g total fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1366 mg sodium. 87.2 g carbohydrates; 17.4 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (19)

Most helpful positive review

LouLou

08/14/2009

Perfect - I was looking for a simple tofu marinade and this worked just great. Plus I had never baked tofu in the oven before and I loved it - I think I will always cook it this way! Thank you so much this was great. I had to make some changes b/c I didn't have all the ingredients and I added some veggies - but I will definitely try this one as is when I get more honey - Yum! Read More

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Jessica Boldosser

01/19/2010

The tofu absorbed too much marinade and it was very salty. Our family prefers a crispier tofu and this was quite soggy after being baked. Not what we were looking for. Read More

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(14)

26 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 3

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LouLou

08/14/2009

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LouLou

08/14/2009

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Jessica Boldosser

01/19/2010

The tofu absorbed too much marinade and it was very salty. Our family prefers a crispier tofu and this was quite soggy after being baked. Not what we were looking for. Read More

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ilovebaking

03/18/2011

mmm this was so good! i only let mine marinate for a few minutes because of time and i only drizzled about one spoonful of remaining marinade into the rice. the honey balances it out perfectly. i also used brown rice instead of basmati and added brussels sprouts. Read More

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Lesley Carol

08/08/2011

I use low-sodium soy sauce or you can dilute the soy with water - half and half ratio as one other reviewer suggested. If you don't like the 'mushy' texture this can be remedied by sliding it under the broiler for just a few minutes. Great simple tasty recipe that can be jazzed up by adding extra veggies or even seafood or meat of choice if you don't want a vegan version. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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Jill Naus

10/10/2011

Definitely freeze the tofu and thaw before cooking this. Also be sure to pat/squeeze the excess fluid out of the tofu before cooking. Otherwise it's a lot like eating a warm wet sponge! Read More

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emmasuern

06/28/2010

I really liked this recipe. I used half the soy sauce and replaced it with water. Also I drizzled it with agave nectar. I usually prefer the nectar over honey. Read More

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Catwoman1011

03/14/2012

I would have to agree with Jessica - the tofu did turn out very mushy. Doubling the marinade and only marinating the tofu for an hour or so may have done the trick. Personally I wasn't too thrilled with the overall flavor. I thought it turned out a bit boring and not tasty at all. Won't be making this again. Read More

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Tonifem

01/11/2010

Very good! I used a little more honey and I would recommend doubling the sauce. Read More

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NEAMOSRU

02/16/2012

I liked this very much and my husband liked it even more. I made a mistake though of not making sure all the slices of tofu are completely submerged in the marinade. The slices that were submerged all the way tasted so much better than the slices that had only some of the marinade on it. So I think I will quadruple this recipe next time. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Easy Marinated Tofu

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 477

% Daily Value *

total fat: 12 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol:

sodium: 55 %

potassium: 6 %

carbohydrates: 28 %

fiber: 7 %

sugar:

protein: 35 %

exchange other carbs:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LouLou

08/14/2009

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LouLou

08/14/2009

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Jessica Boldosser

01/19/2010

The tofu absorbed too much marinade and it was very salty. Our family prefers a crispier tofu and this was quite soggy after being baked. Not what we were looking for.

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ilovebaking

03/18/2011

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Lesley Carol

08/08/2011

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Jill Naus

10/10/2011

Definitely freeze the tofu and thaw before cooking this. Also be sure to pat/squeeze the excess fluid out of the tofu before cooking. Otherwise it's a lot like eating a warm wet sponge!

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emmasuern

06/28/2010

I really liked this recipe. I used half the soy sauce and replaced it with water. Also I drizzled it with agave nectar. I usually prefer the nectar over honey.

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Catwoman1011