By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
99 cal · 45 min
Baked Tofu
Recipe GLPR45014a800db8b3
Crispy-edged baked tofu slices glazed with a savory blend of soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic. This versatile protein becomes golden and firm in the oven, perfect served hot as a main dish or crumbled into stir-fries, rice bowls, soups, and salads.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 package (14 ounces) firm or extra firm tofu, drained
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Drain the water from the tofu package by opening the top and carefully pouring out the liquid.
Wrap the drained tofu block in paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Let the tofu sit wrapped in paper towels for about 5 minutes to continue draining.
While the tofu is draining, combine the soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and vegetable oil in a small bowl and stir until well blended.
Remove the tofu from the paper towels and slice it lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slabs.
Arrange the tofu slices on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Pour the soy sauce mixture evenly over the tofu slices.
Using a spatula or thin turner, gently flip each slice to coat both sides thoroughly with the sauce.
Bake for 15 minutes until the edges begin to brown slightly.
Flip the tofu slices over again and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
The tofu is done when the edges are light golden brown and the texture is firm to the touch.
Serve the baked tofu hot as a main dish, or cut into smaller pieces and incorporate into stir-fries, fried rice, soups, or salads as desired.
Comments
All five ingredients are stocked at every major Charlotte grocer, with tofu available in the produce or Asian section even at ALDI and Walmart, making this an accessible weeknight option. At roughly $1.50 per serving for firm tofu plus pantry staples, the cost is reasonable, though the stated 45 minutes overstates the actual time—pressing and baking runs closer to 30 minutes of active involvement. The dish is straightforward and undemanding once the tofu goes in the oven, but it does not reheat well; baked tofu turns rubbery when reheated and is best eaten fresh the same night.
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