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Crispy baked tofu

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

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Try our recipe for crispy baked tofu. This versatile, protein-rich ingredient is given the crisp factor with our foolproof method

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How to make the perfect crispy baked tofu: cook's tips

• Pressing the tofu means it gets super crispy – if you have time, do step one the night before for extra crispness
• Make a peanut dipping sauce to serve with peanut butter, tamari, lime and maple syrup

How to store crispy baked tofu: Best eaten straight away

How to serve crispy baked tofu: Sprinkle on top of stir-fries or simply eat with steamed rice and veggies

Can crispy baked tofu be made in advance: Dry and press the tofu the night before

Crispy baked tofu recipe

Ingredients

Nutrition

• 280g extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp tamari
• ½ tbsp cornflour

Nutrition: per serving

• kcal120
• fat7.7g
• saturates1g
• carbs2.5g
• sugars0.6g
• fibre1.4g
• protein9.5g
• salt0.6g

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Method

• step 1

  Slice the tofu into 2cm slabs and pat dry with kitchen paper. Lay flat on a lined baking tray, then put another sheet of baking paper over the top. Put another baking tray on top, then something heavy – a pan or some tins will work well. Set aside for at least 30 mins.

• step 2

  Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray. Pat the tofu dry again then cut each slab into three strips then each strip in half. You should have about 20 chunks. Put in a bowl with the oil and tamari, toss well to coat, then sprinkle in the cornflour and give the bowl a good shake so everything is well coated. Season well.

• step 3

  Use tongs to put the tofu on the baking tray in an even layer. Bake for 30 mins, turning halfway, until crisp and golden all over.

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