Crispy Baked Tofu Without Flour
Crispy baked tofu without flour - Seasoned tofu baked until golden with crispy outside and soft inside. Perfect as a snack, in salads or wraps.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 82kcal
Equipment
- 5-6 Kitchen Towels
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 200 gms extra firm tofu
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- salt as required
- pepper as required
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the 200 gms extra firm tofu block from the package and drain the liquid. Wrap tofu in 5-6 kitchen rolls or a thick kitchen towel to absorb moisture and set it on a flat surface or wooden board. Place a heavy item like cast iron pan or some books on top for 15 mins.
- After 15 mins, remove the heavy item from the tofu, unwrap the kitchen roll/towel, cut tofu into 1 inch cubes and set it aside to use later.
- Preheat oven to 190C (375F)
- In a bowl, combine ¼ teaspoon garlic granules, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon olive oil.¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic granules, ½ teaspoon oregano, salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Add pressed tofu and toss until cubes are well coated with spice mix.
- Spread tofu cubes on a lined baking tray with enough spacing between them.
- Put the tray in the pre heated oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, flipping halfway through baking.
- Enjoy healthy and delicious crispy baked without flour in wraps, salads or with a dip.
Notes
Tofu: Always use extra firm tofu as it holds its shape better.
Extra Moisture: Press tofu for at least 15 minutes, then pat it dry with a few kitchen towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
Size: Cut tofu into evenly sized 1 cm cubes so it bakes uniformly.
Baking Time: Keep an eye out on tofu as it bakes, as the baking time may vary depending on your oven settings.
Arrange Tofu: Spread tofu in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between cubes.
Flip While Baking: Flip halfway through baking for even browning.
Consistency: The spice and soy sauce mixture should have a medium thick consistency to ensure it coats the tofu cubes well. A mixture that's too thick can cause the coating to slide off, while a mixture that's too thin won't stick to the tofu properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
