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Ginger Sesame Tofu Recipe

This recipe is rated 4.8 out of 5.

Healthy choice

Mostly whole foods

Gluten-free option

Protein-packed

Refined sugar free

Nut-free option

High iron

Easy peasy

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A white rectangular baking dish holds nine plant-based tofu slices topped with dark ginger-sesame sauce on a red patterned tablecloth.
Close-up of rectangular baked plant-based bars with a golden surface, topped with a reddish-brown glaze, cut into even squares.

So simple, yet so versatile: bake or pan-fry this marinated tofu to use in a sandwich, toss it through a stir-fry, or skewer alongside some veggies to grill it on the barbecue!

You will need

Serves 2

  • 375 g packet firm tofu (a little more or less is fine)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • A few drops sesame oil

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Directions

5 mins to prep

1 min to cook

  1. Step 1

    Slice the tofu thinly, then pop it into an airtight container.

  2. Step 2

    In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil, then pour over the tofu. Toss the tofu slices to ensure they’re well coated in the sauce mixture, then seal the container and leave the tofu in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to a few days.

  3. Step 3

    The tofu can be cooked in so many ways: stir-fried, pan-fried, barbecued, or baked at 180°C for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Hot tip!

This soy ginger marinade also works beautifully on tempeh! Try seasoning with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, chilli flakes or chopped spring onions.

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