This garlic ginger Asian-style marinated tofu recipe is fabulous served as a side or added to a dish. There once was a time when we avoided tofu like the plague, but as soon as we learned how to prepare it tastefully like this, we fell in love. Today, it's one of our favorite foods!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Side
Cuisine: asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn
Ingredients
12ouncesextra-firm tofudrained
2clovesgarlicminced
2tablespoonssoy sauce
3stalksgreen onionthinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1smalllemonjuiced
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1½tablespoonsfresh gingergrated
¼cupwater
Instructions
Cut tofu into ⅓ inch thick triangular slices, place in a large casserole dish, and set aside.
To create the marinade, thoroughly mix together the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over the tofu. Allow tofu to sit for a minimum of two hours, or overnight for a richer taste. Flip tofu halfway in-between.
Once tofu is marinated, place a large sauté pan over high heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add as many tofu slices as will fit in one layer. Cook until tofu is browned on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip the pieces, and brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Pour in the marinade mixture, and cook until tofu darkens slightly, about 45 seconds. Flip tofu and repeat.
Garnish with remaining thinly sliced green onion and enjoy!