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Baked Tofu Cubes with Mild Soy Glaze

Easy Baked Tofu Cubes with Mild Soy Glaze That Melt in Your Mouth

Baked Tofu Cubes with Mild Soy Glaze deliver crispy, tender bites bursting with flavor, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cubes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra-firm tofu Press well to remove moisture
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Helps achieve crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral oil Like canola or avocado
For the Mild Soy Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey For natural sweetness
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil For nutty finish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Kitchen Towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Press extra-firm tofu between clean kitchen towels for 15 minutes.
  3. Cube the tofu into 1-inch pieces and toss with cornstarch and neutral oil.
For the Glaze
  1. Whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Toss tofu cubes in half of the glaze, reserving the rest for brushing.
  3. Bake tofu cubes for 25–30 minutes, flipping and brushing with glaze halfway.
  4. Rest the baked tofu for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch if desired.

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