This tofu is so delicious and simple, you'll look for any excuse to make it. Serve as an appetizer or as a meatless main, either with a side of rice or stuffed inside a steamed Asian bun.
- Prep time 10 minutes
- Total time 35 minutes
Ingredients
Method
Pat tofu dry with paper towel. In bowl, toss together tofu, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss until well coated. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Arrange in single layer on greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 400°F oven, turning occasionally, until golden all over, about 25 minutes.
Arrange tofu on serving dish; drizzle with Molasses Teriyaki Sauce. Sprinkle with green onion, chili pepper and sesame seeds.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Molasses Teriyaki Sauce
In small saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup sodium-reduced soy sauce, 1/4 cup fancy molasses, 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger and 3/4 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Discard ginger. Whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water; whisk into soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.) Makes about 1 cup.
Nutritional facts Per each of 6 servings: about
- Sodium 667 mg
- Sugars 7 g
- Protein 17 g
- Calories 250
- Total fat 13 g
- Potassium 315 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 17 g
%RDI
- Iron 18
- Folate 11
- Calcium 18
- Vitamin A 1
- Vitamin C 3
