Homemade Baked Tofu

Name: Homemade Baked Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu; ¼ cup reduced-sodium natural soy sauce; ¼ cup white wine; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon thyme

A flavorful Asian-inspired baked tofu dish marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics. This versatile protein can be served as a main dish or added to stir-fries and salads.

4 servings

3 hr 16 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 block firm tofu
•¼ cup reduced-sodium natural soy sauce
•¼ cup white wine
•1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
•1 tablespoon agave nectar
•2 tablespoons rice vinegar
•2 cloves garlic
•1 teaspoon ginger
•1 teaspoon thyme

Cooking Instructions

1.
Drain the tofu and cut into 8 slabs crosswise. Blot well between paper towels or clean kitchen towels (or use a tofu press). Cut each slab into strips.
10 min
2.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer in a shallow container or baking dish and pour enough marinade over them to cover. Let stand for an hour or two-the longer the better.
120 min
3.
Shortly before you'd like to bake the tofu, preheat the oven to 400°F. If this is the only thing you're making, use a toaster oven-it's the perfect size. Remove the tofu slices from the marinade and transfer to a parchment-lined baking pan in a single layer. If you're using the full-size oven, roast some veggies at the same time (I like to use the excess marinade to roast eggplant or green beans).
15 min
4.
Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the strips and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until the tofu is firm and starting to turn light brown along the edges.
40 min
5.
Add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (or more to taste) to the marinade for a subtle smoky flavor.
1 min
6.
Instead of baking, cook these tofu slices on a grill. About 5 minutes per side should do-make sure there are nice grill marks on each side.
10 min

Cooking Instructions

Drain the tofu and cut into 8 slabs crosswise. Blot well between paper towels or clean kitchen towels (or use a tofu press). Cut each slab into strips.

10 min

Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer in a shallow container or baking dish and pour enough marinade over them to cover. Let stand for an hour or two-the longer the better.

120 min

Shortly before you'd like to bake the tofu, preheat the oven to 400°F. If this is the only thing you're making, use a toaster oven-it's the perfect size. Remove the tofu slices from the marinade and transfer to a parchment-lined baking pan in a single layer. If you're using the full-size oven, roast some veggies at the same time (I like to use the excess marinade to roast eggplant or green beans).

15 min

Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the strips and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until the tofu is firm and starting to turn light brown along the edges.

40 min

Add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (or more to taste) to the marinade for a subtle smoky flavor.

1 min

Instead of baking, cook these tofu slices on a grill. About 5 minutes per side should do-make sure there are nice grill marks on each side.

10 min