Miso Glazed Tofu

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 258

Ingredients

1 block extra firm tofu
2 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves
½ red onion
2 tsp ginger powder
1 tbsp miso paste
1 ½ tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

First thing's first, you need to drain the tofu. Set several paper towels on a plate, then place your whole block of firm tofu on it. Cover it with a few other layers of paper towels, then put weight on it. I like to put my cast iron skillet on top, but make sure it's positioned so it won't fall over.
Leave for a minimum of 30 minutes (though you can even leave it overnight in the fridge if you want).
While you let the tofu press, you can go ahead and prepare the marinade. Peel the garlic cloves and the ½ red onion. Dice or press the garlic and finely chop the onion before adding to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the rest of ingredients except the sesame oil to the mixing bowl and use a fork or whisk to mix well until incorporated.
Once the tofu has drained enough, unwrap it from the paper towels and place it on a chopping board. Cut it once horizontally so you have two slabs on top of each other, then into slices about an inch wide. Lastly, do two cuts down the middle. You should end up with cubes about an inch large.
Gently drop the tofu chunks into the mixed marinade and make sure all chunks are covered in the sauce. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
Allow the tofu to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
One the tofu has marinated, place a skillet (perhaps the cast iron skillet you used to weigh the tofu?) over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and heat through.
Use your fingers or tongs to transfer the tofu into the pan with the hot oil. Do not pour in the marinade, but set it aside as you will add it in a few minutes.
Allow the tofu to cook for around 5 minutes each side or until it is evenly browned all over. This means you will have to keep an eye on it and use tongs or chopsticks to gently turn them over.
Once the tofu has browned, pour in the marinade. Wait until it begins to bubble around the edges, then turn the heat down to low.
Allow to cook for around 5 minutes, but make sure the marinade and tofu aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy!

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