What are some tofu marinade recipes?

Tofu Marinade Recipes:

Here are some tofu marinade recipes that are both delicious and easy to make:

1. Classic Teriyaki:

* Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup soy sauce

* 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)

* 1 tablespoon brown sugar

* 1 tablespoon cornstarch

* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

* 1 teaspoon grated ginger

* 1 clove garlic, minced

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

* Pour marinade over tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

* Grill, bake, or pan-fry tofu.

2. Spicy Korean Gochujang:

* Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

* 1 tablespoon soy sauce

* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

* 1 tablespoon honey

* 1 teaspoon sesame oil

* 1 clove garlic, minced

* 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

* Pour marinade over tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

* Grill, bake, or pan-fry tofu.

3. Mediterranean Lemon Herb:

* Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup olive oil

* 2 tablespoons lemon juice

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 tablespoon dried oregano

* 1 tablespoon dried thyme

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

* Pour marinade over tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

* Grill, bake, or pan-fry tofu.

4. Sweet and Smoky BBQ:

* Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

* 1/4 cup soy sauce

* 1 tablespoon brown sugar

* 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

* 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

* 1 teaspoon paprika

* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

* Pour marinade over tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

* Grill, bake, or pan-fry tofu.

5. Creamy Garlic Parmesan:

* Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup olive oil

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice

* 1 teaspoon dried basil

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

* Pour marinade over tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

* Bake tofu in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Tips:

* You can adjust the marinade ingredients to your liking.

* Marinate tofu in the refrigerator for best results.

* To ensure the tofu absorbs the marinade, press the tofu before marinating it.

* Serve marinated tofu with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Enjoy!