Man walks into a village with a stone to make stone soup. Hi Sam, I find that corn starch or arrowroot provide the best result. It’s easier, cleaner and tastes better in the oven! Arrange tofu on the prepared baking … It was so easy and turned out perfectly. Broil for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisp, watching closely so as not to burn them. Not cooked yet but i’m sure it’s great. Highly recommend. I made this tonight! Fold the towel(s) over the cubed tofu, then place something heavy on top (like another cutting board, topped with a cast iron pan or large cans of tomatoes) to help the tofu drain. I will try again in a few days and see what happens. The next time I will add some spices or garlic to add more flavor to the tofu. Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. I use this tofu recipe for everything! I actually also added a little cayenne and chinese 5 spice before baking,result was awesome. It would be great in my Thai red curry or green curry. Gently press tofu pieces to release as much water as possible. Thanks for making my life easier and my tastebuds happier!!! Thanks for a new addition to my recipe rotation. I just made your recipe but cooked in in my air fryer (mine has racks in it). Toss the tofu pieces in the spiced cornflour to coat all over. My tofu stuck to the parchment paper. Even though I forgot to turn the tofu over halfway during the bake (I am a hopeless cook) it didn’t matter, it was perfect. (I'm not sure about broiling) When they came out of the oven I thought they were ruined because they were no longer crispy but I'm telling you the texture is right on! Thanks! What in the world am I doing wrong? https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/homemade-baked-tofu I calculated that I should have three servings of tofu but somehow ate all of it. I’m glad it worked out. It’s simply the best. I was ready to give up on firm tofu after several frustrating attempts at cooking it in a skillet where it stuck. But that could be interesting. Stack the slabs on top of each other and slice through them lengthwise to make 3 even columns, then slice across to make 5 even rows (see photos). It’s so difficult to toss the tofu with the oil, tamari and corn starch without breaking the tofu into pieces. I can NEVER get my tofu to not stick to the parchment paper. I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. Turned out perfectly, just as you described. Your ideas bring food to life in kitchens around the world! Omg. So after rolling in the egg white mixture roll in flour/salt/pepper mixture then fry will be crispy and absolutely delicious! Thank you! Congrats! This came out so nice!!!! Instructions. Hi and I’m hearing impaired, love bake tofu so delicious because it so good n crispy thanks, This was a great recipe, thanks for sharing, kids loved it! I suggest looking at the comments to see what others have tried! Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. I have used this recipe several times without cornstarch (because I didn’t have any) and it was still perfect. Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes into a freezer bag … 10 mins. I serve my tofu over rice or toasted farro with veggies. Made this for the first time today, tasted great. Hi! I’m excited you loved it! Makes a beautiful and colorful bowl. I’m going to try this tofu recipe next with an orange “chicken” recipe served over white rice. I’ve never had tofu before, but needed to up my protein and found this recipe. I did alter the temp to 375 degrees and cooked for a total of 20 minutes, due to intensified cooking in the machine. All the liquid still in it will be way easier to squeeze out. I like to cook crispy baked tofu. Thank you for sharing your creativity and passion with the world! Unfortunately, flour will get too gummy. I did try a few pieces of the tofu with spicy barbecue sauce…it was great like that too! Ive never baked tofu before so is this normal? I like using a spicy honey Aleppo sauce or liquid aminos on my tofu. This was so helpful. I lined pan with foil and sprayed with olive oil spray but it still stuck on quite a bit. This is a life-changer. Thanks! Thank you for wonderful and easy recipes. How long are you baking it for? It sticks, and the crispy bits end up sticking to the pan, which is a tofu tragedy. Can you substitute cornstarch for flour? But you do have to bake the tofu first as another reviewer suggested otherwise your tofu will not be crispy. And that is because I am helpless and horrible in the kitchen. Yes, it doubles well! Mixing each half with .5 tablespoons. Made the crispy baked tofu last night. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the first tofu recipe I actually like better than the real thing!!!! See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! You just cut it how you want to, spray a baking sheet with oil, and bake on 375 for about 15 minutes, more depending on how firm and crispy you want it. ▸ Categories Asian, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, main dishes, nut free, recipes, tips and resources, tomato free, vegan ▸ Ingredients tamari, tofu, Vegetable enthusiast. Thanks to you both!! Cook Time. How long did you leave it pressed for? Thank you! I tried this, it turned out like rubber and completely inedible. Thank you for the recipe! It was great. The minimum recommended time is 5 minutes but for optimal taste, I recommend 20-30 minutes. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. I always use tamari instead of soy sauce because I prefer the flavor of it! Hi Liz! Don't be afraid to brown this. Thanks for sharing! I agree- the baking makes it turn out so much better! I've been trying to figure out how to make the tofu crispy and this did the trick! We love this recipe! Thanks for the recipe– very helpful. I chopped my tofu into slightly thinner cubes than the ones in your photos and they were perfect. Thanks for sharing, Virginia! This recipe is easy and turns out perfect every time. Balsamic maybe? I wonder if it still had a lot of water in it. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. By itself it is nothing much. I chose pesto and garlic oil with balsamic vinegar. I’m so happy you found one you love now. 1. I am new to cooking with tofu and this just blew us away! Funnily enough, when I baked the tofu it came out quite dry but the frying method, in a non-stick pan and a little oil produced nice and crispy tofu. Quick Tofu Scramble With Salsa. BRILLIANT Look for tamari next to the soy sauce in the Asian aisle of the grocery store. Arrowroot is less processed and works well, but the outer covering can turn a little slippery and strange if you’re adding the tofu to a dish containing a lot of moisture (like curry). This was fantastic and easy! 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