Spicy Baked Sriracha Tofu

bowl of sriracha tofu with protein from plants

You'll please both vegetarians and meat-lovers with this spicy, chewy recipe.

Marinate the tofu for 30 minutes to a full day. I've found a couple hours is perfect!

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Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Keyword: sriracha, tofu

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Jill Weisenberger

Ingredients

1 pound super firm, high protein tofu or other firm tofu
5 tablespoons sriracha sauce or use 3-4 tablespoons sriracha sauce + 1-2 tablespoons water to lessen the spiciness.
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Wrap the tofu in paper towels and press it between a plate and a heavy pot to remove the excess water.
Meanwhile combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl to make the marinade.
Slice the pressed tofu into approximately 16 planks, and combine the tofu and the marinade in a plastic bag. You may need to move the tofu slices around carefully to cover each piece with the marinade. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Periodically, turn the bag over to be sure the marinade fully flavors each piece of tofu.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Carefully place the sliced tofu onto the baking sheet and pour remaining marinade on top. Bake for about 15 minutes. Using tongs, turn each piece over and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Serve with additional chopped cilantro.

Notes

Watch out! Some brands of sriracha sauce can light your mouth on fire. Depending on the brand you choose, you may want to water it down a bit. I use 5 tablespoons of a mild sauce or 3 tablespoons super spicy sauce + 2 tablespoons water.

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